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Project Engineer

Glu Recruit
South Yorkshire
2 weeks ago
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Role:

To effectively manage all aspects of project delivery from order to installation, on a wide range of engineer projects ranging up to £100k.


Attend project handover meetings with Sales Engineers.
Prepare technical specifications and material lists for projects.
Liaise with suppliers to purchase materials and equipment.
Coordinate site activities for project delivery.
Assist with labour planning for projects.
Create technical engineering drawings and documentation.
Develop project programmes as required.
Monitor project time, cost, and scope; address issues promptly.
Produce risk assessments and method statements for project delivery.
Store and organise project documentation within the technical files
Lead assigned projects with minimal supervision.
Arrange and attend site visits with customers and for project kick-off.
Ensure project output meets budget expectations.
Negotiate and manage contracts and services for project needs.
Adhere to Health and Safety laws and relevant regulations.
Identify contract variations and negotiate costs with clients.
Support sales engineers on technical site visits and quotations.
Create technical files, acceptance documents, manuals, and records.
Raise purchase orders and document quality control on goods received.

The Successful Candidate:


Essential Requirements:

Experience of handling and successfully delivering engineering projects.


An Engineering Degree or Equivalent (HNC/HND)
Effective time management and organisational skills.
A detailed knowledge of Engineering, and heavy machinery.
Experience in leading / managing engineering teams.
Excellent Communication skills.
Effective problem-solving skills.
Competent in MS Word & Excel
Strong understanding of technical engineering drawings (Mechanical & Electrical)
Understand relevant regulations and British standards.

Desirable Requirements:

Competent in MS Project.


Competent in AutoCAD or other engineer design software.

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