Job Description
Why you should apply:
Work-Life Balance with Flexibility: Enjoy the benefits of a flexi-time scheme that allows you to balance work and personal commitments, giving you the flexibility to pursue your passions and spend quality time with your family. The core hours are 9.30 am to 3.00 pm.
Professional Growth & Development: This role offers a career-defining experience within a global company that invests in employee development. Gain high-value project management skills to prepare you for future leadership roles and open doors to internal advancement.
Interesting & Diverse Work: You will manage up to 10 projects at any time, with project values ranging from £20,000 to £750,000.
Collaborative Environment: You will be part of a dynamic, supportive team culture that values each member’s contributions. The business is committed to creating a positive, inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to succeed.
Close-knit team: You will work within a small, friendly project team of two other people and liaise cross-functionally with other departments.
What you will be doing:
* Leading Meaningful Projects: Manage capital investment projects that positively impact safety, productivity, and environmental standards, giving you the satisfaction of seeing the tangible results of your work.
* Managing Diverse Projects: Working across all aspects of project management, from design and planning to execution and handover, while gaining advanced skills in CAPEX and OPEX investments.
* Driving Improvements: Scope and manage productivity enhancement initiatives, ensuring smooth management of change activities, and collaborate with procurement to align supplier procedures with project goals.
* Expanding Your Influence: Collaborate closely with internal teams and external suppliers to build your professional network and leverage the insights of industry experts.
* Delivering Accountability and Results: Produce detailed reports to secure project expenditure sign-off, driving efficient, safe, and reliable plant operations that contribute directly to the organisation’s success.
What you will need:
* Proven Project Management Skills: Demonstrated experience managing multiple, moderately complex projects simultaneously, with a strong track record of delivering on time and within budget.
* Relevant Engineering Qualification: Degree-level qualification in a related engineering field, such as Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, is preferred.
* Analytical & Business Acumen: Skilled in crafting detailed reports and developing compelling business cases to secure project funding and authorisation.
* Contractor Management Experience: Adept at managing internal and external contractors, ensuring smooth coordination, clear communication, and adherence to project goals and safety standards.
What you will receive:
A salary of £50,000 – £55,000 (dependent on experience) + pension (max contribution 5% employee and 10% employer), private medical, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, etc.
Your working hours:
8:30 am-4:30 pm Monday to Friday. A flexi-time scheme is available; the core hours are 9.30 am to 3.00 pm.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this Project Engineer role with a secure global manufacturing business, please click apply. Do not worry if your CV is not up to date; we can sort that out later. If you want to discuss this first, call the office and quote ref 4490, Project Engineer.
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