Senior Project Engineer

Caterpillar; Larne; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer of industrial solutions is seeking a Senior Project Engineer/Project Manager in Larne. In this role, you'll manage complex Electric Power projects, collaborating with engineering and supply chain teams. You'll ensure timely completion while fostering continuous improvement in project management processes. Candidates should have extensive project management experience and a strong ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. Competitive salary with numerous benefits, including a bonus and flexible options.

Benefits

Up to 12% bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Health and dental care plans

EV car lease option

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project management and construction or industrial projects.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives and prioritize tasks.
• Communicates effectively with clients to gather requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple complex Electric Power projects from conception to completion.
• Collaborate with project teams across engineering and supply chain.
• Develop project schedules and manage document control.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Communication

Prioritizing Tasks

Flexibility

Relationship Management

Job description

Career Area:

Strategy

Compensation Grade:

23

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Title:

Senior Project Engineer/Project Manager

Salary/Grade:

£46,329 - £57,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Location:

Larne

Benefits:

• Up to 12% bonus.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 6%
• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

This position requires a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.

About EPD

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centres, municipalities, and more.

With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world‑class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers.

We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and service. We need self‑motivated, intelligent and team‑oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations!

The opportunity

As the Senior Project Engineer/Project Manager, you will manage multiple complex Electric Power projects from conception through to completion. This is a highly collaborative role where you will work alongside project teams across engineering, supply chain, procurement and commissioning to ensure projects are completed in time and to a high standard.

You will focus on providing leadership to the project team(s) executing all the project activities related to the fiscal reporting, engineering, procurement, purchasing, logistics, quality, EHSS, site technical assistance and commissioning of Large Electric Power (LEP) Solutions projects.

As the Senior Project Engineer/Project Manager, you will drive continuous improvement of project management processes through the development of collaborative relationships amongst the Power Solutions work group, with customers, suppliers, and other cross functional groups.

What you will do

• Understand the project technical and commercial requirements, local conditions, statutory requirements.
• Develop project schedule, project costing, and manage document control.
• Collaborate with our dealers in managing customer change orders, facilitating the project team in making sound technical and commercial assessments and decisions.
• Develop the risk identification and risk mitigation strategies, jointly working with team members and dealers on projects.
• Assist the dealer project team in the development and execution of their project execution strategy, tactics, and transactional activities.
• Practice and manage regular communications and reporting with team members, dealers, customers, and management.
• Document and resolve issues using local or regional project resources and working relationships where possible, holding project team members responsible to make the project successful.
• Support the manufacturing facility Quality Engineer and Dealer site team in closing project site ‘punch list’ items.
• Institutionalise process excellence and lessons learned disciplines by conducting ‘lessons learned’ meeting(s) with all Functional Area Leaders and responsible dealer after system turnover to end user.

What you have

Project Management - Level Extensive Experience:

• The ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control construction or industrial and/or infrastructure projects, ensuring efficient utilisation of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
• Identifies risks and vulnerabilities; creates contingency plans.
• Maintains open communication among project participants and interested parties.

Managing Multiple Priorities - Level Working Knowledge:

• The ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritising and time allocation.Recognises changing demands and priorities; validates changes with management.
• Experience with managing at least 2-3 concurrent projects without reducing productivity.

Requirements Analysis - Level Working Knowledge:

• Communicates with customers and users to elicit and gather client requirements.
• Participates in the preparation of detailed documentation and requirements.

Flexibility and Adaptability - Level Working Knowledge:

• The ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change.
• Identifies and considers alternative approaches to situations or problems
• Adjusts to new or changing assignments, processes, and people.

Relationship Management - Level Working Knowledge:

• The ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
• Works with clients to address critical issues and resolve major problems.
• Provides prompt and effective responses to client requests and interactions.

Additional information

• There is some travel maybe required up to 20% of the time.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel‑electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced‑carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. #CaterpillarNI #LI

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Posting Dates:

January 13, 2026 - January 19, 2026

The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

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