Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Location: Derby (On-site)

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

We are currently working with a specialist design and engineering organisation within the rail transport sector, who are looking to appoint a Project Engineer to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a variety of engineering and design-led projects, taking technical responsibility for project delivery while working closely with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Key responsibilities:

• Taking technical responsibility for the successful delivery of assigned engineering projects.
• Leading engineering and design-led projects from concept through to implementation.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure project deliverables are achieved.
• Managing relationships and communication with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Producing, reviewing and checking technical documentation and engineering drawings in line with relevant standards.
• Ensuring all engineering outputs are independently checked and meet required quality specifications.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant UK rail industry standards, regulations and safety requirements.
• Undertaking site surveys and providing on-site engineering support for installations, testing and inspections.
• Supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and First Article Inspections (FAI).
• Supporting project planning, reporting, resource allocation and programme management.
• Managing multiple project requirements whilst ensuring delivery against agreed timescales and budgets.
• Supporting business development activities and promoting engineering capabilities where appropriate.

About You

• A degree in a relevant engineering discipline (BEng/MEng), ideally with a 2:2 or above.
• Previous experience in a Project Engineering role within an engineering or design-led environment.
• A good understanding of the UK rail industry, including relevant standards and regulations.
• Proven experience managing or delivering engineering projects from concept through to implementation.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing technical stakeholders.
• An understanding of engineering documentation, technical drawings and quality assurance processes.
• Chartered Engineer status (IMechE, IET or equivalent), or actively working towards chartership.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities and deadlines.
• A flexible and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake occasional site visits.

If you are an experienced Project Engineer with a background in rail or a similar engineering environment and are looking for an opportunity to take ownership of technically challenging projects, we would be keen to hear from you.

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