Project Engineer
Location: Dukinfield, UK
Advertised by: WF Tech (on behalf of a leading aerospace manufacturing client)
WF Tech is recruiting a Project Engineer for a well-established aerospace manufacturing business based in Dukinfield. This is a key role focused on delivering customer-facing projects within a technically complex and regulated aerospace environment, using robust and proven project management principles.
The role offers responsibility for delivering projects within a group portfolio turning over approximately £54 million annually, depending on project scope and phase.
The Role
As Project Engineer, you will be responsible for leading major projects or multiple smaller project activities from initiation through to closure. Compared to an account-focused role, this position places a strong emphasis on disciplined project delivery, governance, and the continuous development of project management best practice across the organisation.
You will act as a key customer interface at project level, building trust and confidence through effective communication, strong leadership, and consistent delivery against agreed milestones, schedules, and budgets.
This is a days-based role with flexible working hours, supporting work–life balance while maintaining delivery excellence.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-end project management across all lifecycle stages:
Initiation
Planning
Execution
Monitoring and control
Closure
Delivery of projects within a wider portfolio with annual turnover of circa £54m
Proactive identification and management of project risks and opportunities
Manage customer relationships at a project delivery level
Coordinate and influence internal and external stakeholders
Resolve project issues and manage escalations
Ensure schedule, cost, and quality compliance
Develop, promote, and embed project management best practice using established tools, processes, and documentation
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience delivering projects within manufacturing or aerospace
Strong coordination skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management capability
Commercial and contract management awareness
Strong risk, opportunity, and mitigation management experience
Engineering or technical background advantageous
Confident, proactive, and customer-focused approach
Working Hours & Flexibility
Days-based role
Flexible start time between 7:00am and 8:30am
Finish time between 4:00pm and 5:30pm, Monday to Thursday
Early finish on Fridays, between 1:00pm and 2:30pm
Salary & Benefits
Circa £45,000 salary
25 days holiday plus statutory holidays
Company and individual performance-related bonuses, paid in June and December
Supportive, team-oriented working environment
Performance Measures
Delivery of project milestones
Adherence to agreed schedules and budgets
Effectiveness of collaboration and stakeholder engagement
Risk and action closure
Why Apply?
Opportunity to lead high-impact aerospace projects
Clear focus on professional project management and delivery excellence
Customer-facing leadership role with autonomy and influence
Flexible working hours supporting work–life balance
Collaborative, technically driven environment
Ongoing support and guidance from WF Tech throughout the recruitment process
Interested?
What next?
⦁ Do you have the experience? The company welcome a site visit to ensure you are happy with the role, the environment and the people you will work with!
⦁ If you would like to speak to someone regarding being booking an interview then please contact Daniel Waite on (phone number removed) for more information or send an email to (url removed)
⦁ Immediate starts are available!
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