Salary: GBP40000 - GBP40000 per annum
South Shields
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
We are currently recruiting for an experienced and motivated Project Engineer to join a busy marine and defence engineering environment supporting projects across Royal Navy vessels.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in marine, mechanical, or electrical engineering who enjoys managing technical project delivery within a fast-paced engineering setting.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the planning, coordination, and implementation of engineering upgrades and modifications, working closely with internal departments, OEMs, contractors, and MOD stakeholders to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
Role Responsibilities
* Develop, review, and prioritise technical scopes of work in collaboration with suppliers, OEMs, contractors, and customers.
* Support and oversee engineering upgrades and vessel modifications.
* Lead technical elements during project planning, ensuring specifications and deliverables are achievable and clearly defined.
* Provide engineering support and technical oversight during contractor and OEM activities both on-site and remotely.
* Liaise with MOD representatives to ensure compliance with defence engineering standards and regulations.
* Manage projects from initial request through execution and final close out.
* Support the preparation of detailed work packs and engineering documentation.
* Monitor project progress, resolve technical issues, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
* Maintain accurate technical records and contribute to project reporting.
* Support cost estimation, resource planning, change control, and continuous improvement activities.
* Attend client meetings as the lead engineering representative.
* Proactively support project delivery to minimise operational disruption and maintain vessel capability.
Experience & Qualifications
* HNC/HND or Degree qualified in Mechanical, Marine, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Previous experience within a Project Engineering role, ideally within marine, defence, shipbuilding, or heavy engineering sectors.
* Strong technical problem-solving abilities with practical engineering knowledge.
* Experience managing multiple technical workstreams and liaising with a range of stakeholders.
* Good understanding of engineering project lifecycles, maintenance planning, and OEM coordination.
* Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office, Teams, and SharePoint.
* Experience supporting Royal Navy, MOD, or defence-related projects.
* Knowledge of Classification Society, Flag State, and defence engineering regulations.
* Project Management qualifications such as PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent.
* 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
* Flexible core working hours.
* Free parking.
* Company matched pension scheme.
If you are a skilled Project Engineer looking for your next opportunity within the marine and defence sector, we would be keen to hear from you.
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