Job Role: Project Engineer
Location: Derbyshire
Salary: up to £45k
Benefits: _ (23 holiday + public holidays / Group life insurance/ Income protection / Medical Insurance / Pension Advice)_
Job Role Responsibilities:
My client is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Project Engineer to join their team. This role is key to ensuring the successful execution of projects from contract award through to delivery and after-sales support. The successful candidate will act as a central liaison between internal departments, clients, and external suppliers to ensure technical, commercial, and logistical requirements are met.
Client and Stakeholder Liaison:
· Work closely with Sales and Estimating at the point of contract award to ensure a smooth project handover.
· Serve as the main point of contact for clients and internal teams throughout the lifecycle of the project.
Project Documentation:
· Produce, control, and issue all required project documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
· Ensure all documentation complies with client and regulatory requirements.
Procurement & Subcontract Management:
· Manage purchasing of all necessary materials, consumables, and subcontracted services.
· Ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency for all procured items.
Cost & Programme Control:
· Monitor and control project costs, ensuring alignment with budget forecasts.
· Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules in coordination with production.
Production & Inspection Coordination:
· Liaise with production teams to schedule and forecast manufacturing activities.
· Coordinate with inspection teams to arrange inspections and client visits as required.
Logistics & Shipping:
· Organise shipping arrangements and liaise with freight forwarders for on-time delivery.
· Ensure all shipping documentation and compliance requirements are met.
Final Documentation & Handover:
· Compile final data dossiers for client submission and project closeout.
· Provide comprehensive after-sales technical support as needed.
Administrative Support:
· Perform general project administration tasks to support the efficient running of all projects.
The Candidate
· Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
· Proven experience in a similar Project Engineer or Project Coordinator role.
· Experience with engineering documentation and procurement processes.
· Working knowledge of manufacturing and inspection processes is desirable.
· Proficient in MS Office; AUTOCAD