Project Engineer
Location: Oxfordshire
Contract: 6 Months Contract
Pay Rates: £450/£475 Per Day
Role Overview
We are seeking a proactive, hands-on Temporary Project Engineer to support time-critical engineering projects. This fixed-term role is ideal for individuals who can quickly integrate into a dynamic environment, take ownership of tasks, and ensure projects progress smoothly to meet demanding delivery timelines. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to projects that enhance products and continuous improvement initiatives.
Your Mission and Responsibilities
Develop and maintain structured project plans, schedules, and task lists, clearly defining deliverables and aligning them with business objectives.
Coordinate with Project Engineers, Process Engineers, Facilities Engineers, Operations teams, and suppliers to maintain alignment, resolve blockers, and ensure smooth workflow.
Monitor progress against milestones, proactively identifying risks and implementing corrective actions to keep projects on track.
Ensure all equipment, tooling, and materials are correctly specified, ordered, and delivered on time to support efficient project execution.
Provide hands-on engineering support in production or test areas as needed, resolving issues promptly.
Apply structured problem-solving approaches to investigate technical issues and implement pragmatic solutions.
Adhere to all safety, quality, and engineering standards, ensuring compliance throughout the project lifecycle.Qualifications & Experience
Experience delivering engineering or manufacturing projects, ideally in fast-paced or time-sensitive environments.
Strong planning and organizational skills, with proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams and escalate issues when necessary.
Comfortable performing hands-on engineering tasks and adapting quickly to changing priorities.Preferred Skills
Experience with equipment procurement, supplier engagement, or production-related project work.
Familiarity with NPI, process development, or engineering change activities.
Quick to learn new systems, processes, and engineering workflows.Personal Attributes
Takes ownership and accountability, managing tasks from initiation to completion.
Clear, concise communicator who integrates seamlessly into a team.
Structured thinker who applies logic and situational awareness to decision-making.
Flexible, proactive, and comfortable working within a contract environment with defined timelines. Rullion supports applications from a diverse talent pool. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to enable you to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us on (phone number removed)
RBoniface
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.
Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.
Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants