We are hiring for Project Engineer at Flintshire, UK – Onsite
Job Description:
* We’re looking for a Project Engineer with a proactive, dynamic and hands on approach. This role offers the opportunity to develop your engineering knowledge and project delivery capability, contributing to high priority Defence programmes.
* Project Engineers at Our Client are responsible for delivering acquisition and non-acquisition projects using a tailored PRINCE2/APM methodology. The role includes significant cross-team collaboration and approximately one third of the week spent in meetings with engineering stakeholders.
* Regular in person attendance is required, particularly during onboarding to familiarise with the team, site and processes. Occasional travel to other OUR CLIENT locations may be needed, including Abbey Wood (Bristol), Andover and HMNB Portsmouth.
Key Responsibilities
Suppliers should ensure candidates clearly demonstrate experience in:
* Leading and managing projects from planning through to delivery
* Developing and maintaining system requirements, including in service support
* Producing structured business cases covering strategic, commercial, financial and management components
* Supporting the identification, evaluation and verification of technical solutions
* Managing safety risk appropriately in collaboration with the Engineering Authority
* Providing financial management support (Forecast of Outturn, in-year updates, annual cycle reporting)
* Representing the function in cross departmental meetings and technical discussions
Essential Criteria
Candidates must meet the following:
* Level 4 qualification + advanced/higher apprenticeship OR Level 3 qualification + recognised engineering apprenticeship + relevant engineering experience
* Eligibility to meet the criteria for EngTech professional registration (UK-SPEC)
* Full UK manual driving licence (travel required)
* Demonstrable engineering background – ideally mechanical bias
* Project delivery capability within engineering/technical environments
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Desirable Skills
(Not required but beneficial)
* Defence or regulated industry experience
* Working knowledge of safety management practices
* Experience contributing to technical evaluations or product assurance
* PRINCE2/APM exposure
Security Requirements
* SC clearance required
* Candidates without current SC may be considered if eligible and willing to undergo clearance
* May handle sensitive or classified material (non-nuclear)