Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager

ATA Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established engineering business in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager for a contract role in Coventry. The successful candidate will lead projects from concept to completion, with a focus on engineering documentation and 3D CAD development using SolidWorks. Applicants should have over 10 years of engineering experience, strong project management skills, and a proactive approach. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and requires onsite presence Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience with strong practical capability.
• Experience in material handling or process/manufacturing plants.
• Strong commercial awareness, ideally NEC4 experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle activities under NEC4 contract frameworks.
• Build and manage detailed project schedules.
• Ensure contractual compliance and manage risk exposure.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Foundations

SolidWorks 3D Modelling

Project Management

Budget Management

Risk Management

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager (Contract)

6 9 Month Contract

Approx £45.00 - £50.00ph

Location: Coventry Onsite, Monday to Friday

Our client is a well‑established engineering business specialising in complex mechanical systems and powder/material handling equipment is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager to join their expanding project portfolio. Operating from its own manufacturing, testing and development facilities, the company supplies cutting‑edge equipment to customers worldwide

About the Role

This is a hands‑on senior position with a dynamic split of responsibilities: 60% Project Management / 40% Engineering. You will lead projects from concept to completion while actively contributing to engineering documentation, modelling and development, directly impacting 3D CAD outputs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle activities under NEC4 contract frameworks.
• Build and manage detailed project schedules.
• Prepare, track and control budgets, forecasts and costings.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure contractual compliance and manage risk/penalty exposure.
• Coordinate internal teams to maintain project progress.
• Produce engineering documentation and oversee 3D CAD development (SolidWorks).
• Provide technical oversight, mentoring and practical support to the team.

Ideal Candidate

We re looking for a strong, practical leader, someone capable of taking full ownership of projects, mentoring others and ensuring high quality delivery across both engineering and project functions.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a senior all‑rounder with excellent mechanical engineering foundations.
• Have started their career as a Mechanical Engineer, progressing into Project Engineering/Management.
• Possess 10+ years engineering experience with strong practical capability.
• Be highly skilled in SolidWorks 3D modelling, able to drive modelling and layout development.
• Demonstrate a proactive, detail driven approach and a commitment to delivering successful outcomes.
• Have experience in material handling, powder processing, mechanical installation or process/manufacturing plant a must.
• Be capable of both hands‑on engineering work and delegating tasks across a wider team.
• Exhibit strong commercial and contractual awareness, ideally with NEC4 experience.
• Work autonomously, lead by example and effectively engage with all contributors and clients involved with in the project.

This role is perfect for a senior, hands‑on professional who thrives on responsibility, enjoys mentoring and wants to make a tangible impact on complex engineering projects.

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