Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Project Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 30th October 2026.
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Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.
Duties:
General Project Engineering focuses on designing, communicating, and implementing an operational plan for completing an engineering-based project including:
* Preparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc.
* Monitoring progress and performance against the project plan; taking action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays
* Identifying, developing, and gathering the resources necessary to complete the project
* May include preparing engineering standards, designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors level.
Responsibilities typically include:
* Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager.
* Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower-level professionals.
* Problems faced are difficult and often complex.
Position Description:
* Lead the engineering delivery of programme content.
* Managing communications with stakeholders, assisting performance through liaising with functional attribute leaders by leading Stakeholder Alignment session.
* Lead and coach team members to success.
* Apply Agile working practices.
Essential Skills Required:
* Programme Management for Engineering Content.
* Data Analysis Skills (using Excel, Jira, Smartsheet).
* Good communication and presentation skills.
Experience and Qualifications Required:
* Experience of delivering engineering content. Engineering Programme Management.
* Agile working practices.
* Methodical detailed approach to work context.
* Analytical skills to identify how one issue can impact on another and put in place the required interventions through support or from own knowledge base.
* MS Office and Jira/Confluence competencies.
* Ability to present complex data & issues to a varied audience.
* Experience of Problem Resolution using structured approaches.
Desirable Experience and Qualifications Requested:
* Experience with propulsion or electrical commodities.
* Experience in automotive industry.
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science.
* Experience in 3Dx.
* Ability to manage risks and issue.
* Experience of supplier management.
* Degree/APM PMQ/Agile qualified or equivalent experience preferred.
Personal Profile Requested:
* A person with a “can do” mentality.
* An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.
* An individual with the capability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with medium term planning.
* A resilient and enthusiastic who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs. xsngvjr
* An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members.