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* As a Project Engineer, you'll lead the engineering process on projects and at every stage you’ll be looking to see that the highest quality technical solutions are applied, cost-effectively and within schedule. You’ll also review technical submissions, generate estimates and use your technical knowledge to appraise equipment and make recommendations for further efficiencies and compliance. What’s more, you’ll see that all safety procedures are followed and reported.
* About the Role
* As a Project Engineer, you'll lead the engineering process on projects and at every stage you’ll be looking to see that the highest quality technical solutions are applied, cost-effectively and within schedule. You’ll also review technical submissions, generate estimates and use your technical knowledge to appraise equipment and make recommendations for further efficiencies and compliance. What’s more, you’ll see that all safety procedures are followed and reported.
What you’ll be doing:
* Proactive engagement with internal and external stakeholders
* providing the technical expertise to assist with the development and implementation of the technical strategy, helping to shape project delivery
* Producing and maintaining a suite of technical project documentation (System Engineering Management Plan, system design documentation, system requirements and technical specifications, test and commissioning plans etc)
* Leading the execution and delivery of engineering projects to a high standard
* Supporting the project team delivering technical solutions, designs and/or critical equipment operational and commissioning issues
* Building technical specifications ready to tender to the supply chain
* Reviewing and support to commercial opportunities and bids
We are recruiting across levels and will consider applications from candidates with varied experience. Offer and salary will depend on experience. Please note, this role is known as 'Engineer' or 'Higher Engineer' internally.
About You
1. In this role, you'll lead multi-disciplinary teams in the delivery of projects across a broad range of technologies for a variety of industrial sectors. You’ll work with the in-house Engineering Design and Manufacturing Groups, science teams and Project Management Office supporting the implementation of the NPL project delivery framework, ensuring that projects are delivered to time, cost and highest quality standard. You will work with our science teams to provide engineering and strategic direction for projects and communicate the needs, risks and successes to stakeholders across NPL.
What you can bring to the role:
* Demonstrable experience of delivering projects throughout the product lifecycle in a regulated and technology defining environment.
* Experience in using tools to enhance collaboration and control project deliveries such as a Product Lifecycle Management tool.
* Awareness of project controls and understanding of KPI’s to measure success
Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in this specific area means that nationality, residency and security requirements are more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process. To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance. However, to work in this role you will need to have an SC clearance with no restrictions, or you must have the ability to obtain an SC clearance.
About Us
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK. Find out more about what it is like working here - The measure of us - Overview
NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we ensure we’re creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome. More about this on our Diversity & Inclusion page.
We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of rewards, benefits and recognition. Our values are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success. To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we’re always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please contact us.
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