Project Engineer (Mechanical Bias) – Guardian Jobs
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Overview
Our client provides industrial machinery installation, removal, relocation and mechanical maintenance services to customers in a wide range of industries. They operate primarily in the Southeast but also work throughout the UK as needed, delivering first-class service for all customers, whether for a single machine movement or a full multi-disciplined project. Experience in plant engineering, boilers, air-handling units, process skids, or related sectors would be beneficial.
The Project Engineer will take ownership of engineering projects from initial enquiry through to delivery. The role is based from the Medway office with travel to customer sites, sometimes requiring overnight stays. This is a key position with long-term career progression.
Location: Medway office with travel to customer sites.
Responsibilities
* Attend enquiry meetings and carry out technical site surveys for the removal, installation or relocation of industrial machinery, plant and equipment.
* Prepare a program of work, detailed costings and professional quotations for enquiries using company templates and processes.
* Work with the Operations Manager to ensure correct resources are identified for each job (labour, plant, equipment, materials).
* Negotiate to win quoted work while minimising company risk.
* Prepare method statements, risk assessments, lift plans, etc.
* Collaborate with the Operations Manager and Site Foreman on requirements for secured work and maintain a high-level overview to ensure progress aligns with plan and budget.
* Capture and agree variations with customers to keep budgets on track.
* Debrief with the team on job completion and communicate lessons learned.
* Report to management on agreed KPIs.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Project Engineering background in a large manufacturing company with experience of capital projects (new machine/line installations, redundant plant removals, factory relocation).
* Experience in industrial relocation/installation; technical sales/contract management background is beneficial.
* Experience with capital projects related to machinery installations and relocations.
* Sound knowledge of industrial machinery handling and installation/removal processes.
* Good health and safety knowledge on manufacturing/industrial sites.
* Organised, adaptable and flexible; strong communication and negotiation skills at all levels.
* Professional attitude under pressure; ability to build new customer relationships and maintain existing ones.
* Can-do attitude and problem-solving skills; excellent timekeeping and attendance.
* Strong IT skills (Office suite, 2D CAD or crane planning software).
* Appointed Person qualification for lifting operations (training can be provided for the right candidate).
* Full UK driving licence is required.
Benefits
* Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience and skills.
* Bonus scheme applicable to the role.
* Training and refreshers applicable to the role.
* Contributory Pension Scheme.
* 28 Days Annual Holiday (including Bank Holidays).
* Employee benefits program with discounts on everyday items.
* On-demand GP appointments and 24-hour external Employee Support line.
* Opportunity for internal promotion as the business grows.
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