Overview
Project Engineer – Location: Gloucester (site-based with some travel). Salary: £40,000-£60,000 (DOE).
The role
You will act as the key point of contact for customers and suppliers, coordinating internal teams across design, manufacturing, procurement and installation/commissioning. You will drive progress through structured planning, regular reviews, and strong technical oversight.
Key responsibilities
* Take direct control and full responsibility for the performance of assigned projects.
* Review and understand customer contracts, orders and technical specifications.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and suppliers, acting as the primary project contact.
* Provide guidance and support to cross-functional teams including Design, Manufacturing, Procurement and Installation/Commissioning.
* Liaise closely with the design team to provide direction and technical input where required.
* Convene and chair internal project review meetings to track progress, risks and actions.
* Attend customer sites for review meetings and design survey requirements.
* Attend supplier sites for Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) when required.
* Maintain full financial control of project-related activity to maximise profitability and ensure accountability.
* Support the accounts function with project financial reporting.
* Work closely with Sales/Proposals to ensure accurate handover and completion of information on new projects.
* Produce detailed project plans and support internal planning meetings as required.
* Provide technical guidance and support to Sales and Marketing.
* Promote and enforce strict health & safety working practices at all times.
* Take responsibility for CE activity including preparation, authorisation and distribution of CE documentation/manuals in line with current legislation.
* Ensure equipment and systems conform to current legislation and meet customer specifications.
* Support the preparation of design risk assessments, method statements and site risk assessments.
About you
* Proven experience delivering engineering projects (ideally in machinery, automation, manufacturing or similar environments).
* Strong commercial awareness with confidence managing project budgets and reporting.
* Strong communication skills with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
* Highly organised, methodical, and comfortable leading meetings.
* Good understanding of health & safety and a safety-first mindset.
* Willing to travel to customer and supplier sites as required.
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