Technical Engineer

Reed; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Colchester is looking for a Technical Engineer to manage high-value project responsibilities, produce detailed documentation, and ensure KPI monitoring. The ideal candidate has a formal engineering qualification and experience in technical roles. Customer-facing experience and proficiency with Microsoft 365 are advantageous. This full-time position requires standard working hours, with opportunities for travel to Germany as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a technical role is essential.
• An engineering background with a formal engineering qualification is essential.
• Customer-facing experience is advantageous.
• Ability to obtain SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects of high-value projects.
• Produce detailed technical documentation.
• Monitor own and company KPIs.
• Be the technical point of contact for projects.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Documentation

Organizational Skills

Customer Relations

Mechanical Understanding

Education

Formal Engineering Qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Reed in Colchester are delighted to be supporting our client seeking a Technical Engineer on a full-time permanent basis. The company is currently working on a number of high-profile projects, for which they are looking to recruit a dedicated team player in the position of Technical Engineer to support current and future projects.

As part of the Engineering Projects team, you will be involved and responsible for technical aspects of high value projects within the business, your tasks will include, but not be limited to:

• Taking on full project technical responsibility from contract kick-off through to final customer handover
• Working closely with the Project Design Engineers & Project Managers to produce detailed technical documentation to tight deadlines in line with specific contract requirements & deliverable descriptions
• Strong organisational skills, ability to develop and manage effective processes
• Keeping accurate records of meeting minutes including stakeholder action lists.
• Participation in internal project review meetings
• Initiating and chairing technical review meetings where appropriate
• Providing bi‑weekly reporting to the Head of Engineering Projects on project technical progress
• Being the technical point of contact for both customer and supplier enquiries in relation to responsible projects
• Effectively manage technical risk and technical opportunities within responsible projects, producing and maintaining detailed R&O registers
• Be responsible for monitoring own KPI’s and assisting in monitoring company KPI’s to drive improvement
• Participation and input into internal project quality audits
• Provide sales department support in the form of P&ID’s & associated technical documentation
• Being forward thinking and willing/able to suggest new ways of working to improve efficiency
• Be available and willing to attend customer meetings and training, including travel to the head office in Germany as required (UK based role)
• Support the business in all aspects of projects being undertaken as required
• Assist in any other areas associated with technical information or documentation as required by the business.

The successful candidate will require the following:

• Previous experience in a technical role is essential
• An engineering background with a formal engineering qualification is essential.
• A good mechanical understanding is essential
• Customer‑facing experience is advantageous
• Previous equipment packaging experience is advantageous
• Must be computer literate and familiar with Microsoft 365, Word, Excel, Project etc
• Must be a team player to fit in with a small working team
• High levels of motivation and the ability to be confident and professional in all situations/circumstances.
• Passport and full UK driving licence
• The ability to obtain SC Clearance

Working Requirements:

• Normal working hours: 37.5 hours per week (08:30 – 17:00 Daily with 1 hour for lunch)
• Reporting to: Head of Engineering Project

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