Senior Project Engineer

Morgan Gray; Bolton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious manufacturing organization in Bolton is hiring a Senior Project Engineer on a permanent basis. The role involves managing engineering projects, focusing on automation upgrades and electrical systems, and mentoring a team of engineers. Candidates should have a HND or equivalent in engineering and a proven track record in a manufacturing environment. This position offers a structured work schedule and a range of benefits including 26 days holiday and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering projects within a manufacturing and/or production environment.
• Competent in automation and electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all site engineering projects.
• Manage a team of 2 Project Engineers.
• Focus on automation upgrades and electrical systems.
• Take ownership of engineering projects from conception to completion.

Skills

Automation

Control systems

Electrical engineering

Project management

Education

HND or equivalent in an engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

A well-established and prestigious manufacturing organisation are hiring a Senior Project Engineer on a permanent basis. Working within a fast-paced and high-tech manufacturing environment, the primary focus of the role is to deliver a range of technical engineering projects from cradle to grave.

Work arrangement

Site-based, Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 16:30 (37.5 hours).

Benefits

26 days holiday (plus bank holidays), company pension scheme (up to ...).

Key responsibilities

• Reporting to Site Operations Manager and responsible for all site engineering projects.
• Managing a team of 2 Project Engineers and working closely with the Maintenance Manager.
• Focusing on automation upgrades and electrical systems (drives, controls, PLCs, etc.).
• Taking ownership of numerous engineering projects from initial conception through to project completion and deployment (valued up to £150k).
• Working alongside a Central Engineering function for the delivery of CAPEX projects (valued up to £10m).
• Establishing best practice for all engineering projects and acting as electrical subject matter expert and a mentor for others.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must hold at least a HND (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline, have a proven track-record in delivering projects within a manufacturing and/or production environment, and be competent in automation, control systems, and electrical engineering.