Project Engineer

Newcastle upon Tyne
1 week ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Project Engineer

Project Engineer Lead

Project Engineer – Aerospace Systems & PLC/SCADA

Systems Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

Engineering Project Manager

Position: Project Engineer
Location: Newcastle
Type: Permanent
Salary: £40k
Ref: 2094/57

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of: Project Engineer

Typically, this role supports the planning and delivery of engineering projects for a busy marine client, focusing on technical coordination with internal teams, OEMs, contractors, and MOD stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring strong project engineering skills, experience in marine, mechanical, or electrical systems, and a solid understanding of naval operations and standards.

HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity.

The below job description will outline this position of Project Engineer
• Define and prioritise technical scopes in collaboration with suppliers, OEMs, and customers.
• Manage onboard engineering upgrades and modifications.
• Lead technical planning to ensure clear, achievable specs and goals.
• Oversee contractor and OEM work, both on-site and remotely.
• Coordinate with MOD to ensure compliance with defence standards.
• Drive projects from request to completion, meeting all technical goals.
• Contribute to the creation of detailed work packages.
• Track progress, resolve issues, and enforce safety and quality standards.
• Maintain technical records and support regular project reporting.
• Assist with cost/resource estimates, change management, and improvements.
• Represent engineering at client meetings..
• Support clients in resolving issues to protect vessel readiness and availability.

Qualifications and requirement for the Project Engineer:
• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Marine, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
• This would suit someone who has experience with Royal Navy, RFA or MOD.
• Project engineering experience, ideally in defence or marine.
• Strong problem-solving and hands-on engineering knowledge.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and engage with varied stakeholders.
• Understanding of project lifecycles, maintenance, and OEM coordination.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams).

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Jobs

What Hiring Managers Look for First in Space Sector Job Applications (UK Guide)

The space industry is one of the most exciting and multidisciplinary sectors in technology and engineering today. Whether you’re applying for roles in spacecraft design, aerospace systems, robotics, satellite communications, mission operations, payload engineering, space software, ground systems, or scientific research, your application must quickly show hiring managers that you are relevant, technically credible and ready to deliver. In the UK space jobs market — spanning organisations from startups to defence primes, agencies, research labs and commercial constellations — hiring managers do not read every word of your CV. They scan applications rapidly, often making a judgement about whether to read further within the first 10–20 seconds. This guide breaks down exactly what hiring managers look for first in space sector applications, how they assess CVs and portfolios, why specific signals matter, and how you can position your experience to stand out on www.ukspacejobs.co.uk .

Education

The Skills Gap in UK Space Jobs: What Universities Aren’t Teaching

The UK space sector is one of the most exciting and fastest-growing high-tech industries in the world. From Earth observation and satellite communications to space robotics, launch systems and deep-space exploration, the breadth of opportunity is enormous. The UK Government’s ambition to capture a significant share of the global space economy has driven investment, policy support and a wave of innovative companies — both established and start-up. Yet despite strong academic programmes and a pipeline of graduates with relevant degrees, employers in the UK space sector consistently report a persistent problem: Many graduates are not prepared for real-world space industry jobs. This is not a matter of intelligence or motivation. Rather, it reflects a growing skills gap between what universities are teaching and what employers actually need from space professionals. In this article, we’ll explore why that gap exists, what universities are doing well, where they fall short, what employers want, and how jobseekers can bridge the divide to build thriving careers in the UK space sector.

Jobs Careers

UK Space Jobs for Career Switchers in Their 30s, 40s & 50s (UK Reality Check)

The UK space sector is no longer a niche reserved for astronauts and rocket scientists. It is a broad, fast-growing industry covering satellites, Earth observation, navigation, telecoms, space data, launch services, space sustainability and defence-related capability. That breadth creates genuine career opportunities for professionals switching careers in their 30s, 40s or 50s — especially in roles where delivery, quality, operations, safety, regulation and customer outcomes matter as much as pure engineering. This article gives you a UK reality check: what space jobs actually look like, which roles are realistic for career switchers, what skills UK employers value, how long retraining tends to take and whether age is a barrier (usually far less than people fear).

🍪 We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. You can review our Cookie Policy for more information.