Project Support Engineer

Optimum Recruit Limited; Heanor; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project Support Engineer to assist the Sales and Projects teams. The role involves planning site surveys and creating technical reports. Candidates should have relevant mechanical and electrical qualifications, alongside site safety certifications, to support project delivery effectively.

Qualifications

• 12 months in a technical/manufacturing environment.
• 12 months in a site-based environment.
• Good knowledge of Project Management principles.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales and Projects teams by planning site surveys.
• Produce technical reports detailing installed equipment conditions.
• Aid in securing future work.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Mechanical understanding

Education

Minimum GCSE Grade 5 in Maths and English

BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Electrical discipline

Site Safety Passport, IPAF & Confined Space level 2

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are looking to recruit on behalf on our client, a Project Support Engineer to support the Sales and Projects teams by planning and undertaking site surveys and producing technical reports detailing the condition of installed equipment. To aid the securing of future work.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Minimum GCSE Grade 5 in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Educated to BTEC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a Mechanical/Electrical discipline.
• Site Safety Passport, IPAF & Confined Space level 2.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Educated to HNC or above in an Engineering discipline.
• Educated in Project Management, APM PFQ / Prince2 Foundation.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Minimum 12 months in a technical / manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 12 months in a site-based environment.
• Strong mechanical engineering understanding.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good communication and organisation skills, (oral and written).

Desirable

• Experience of working in similar Engineering or Manufacturing business related to Aerospace and / or Energy sector.
• Working knowledge of utility / capital projects
• Technical sales and Project delivery experience.
• Clear understanding of the capabilities of Primavera P3e, Microsoft Project or Asta project planning software.
• Commercial knowledge.

Permanent role for the right candidate.