The Role: Project Engineer

Location: Swadlincote

Salary: £49000 per year

Shift: Monday to Thursday 08.00am – 16.30pm. Friday 08.00am – 1.30 pm

Status: Permanent

Role Summary:

My global Manufacturing/Engineering client continues outperform current market trends. We now have a new and exciting opportunity to strengthen their Sales & Project function, seeking to recruit an outstanding Project Engineer.

Reporting directly to the Global Project Manager, you will be responsible for project managing technical and commercial aspects of the business and give input to product and processes throughout project timelines.

Key Accountabilities:

• Act as the main channel for technical information to/from customers.
• Negotiate technical Clause by Clause with the Customer in accordance with company internal regulations.
• Secure growth and order intake with good margins and low risk.
• Develop long-term relationships with customers through managing and interpreting their requirements.
• Ensure that projects are implemented, and they meet customer requirements with highest profitability for the business.
• Supervise and monitor the financial status of the project.
• Manage customer relationships and communicate effectively with customers throughout the project.

The ideal candidate profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in manufacturing industry with relevant project management methodologies such as PMI and project management software for documentation and data analysis reports.
• Strong leadership capabilities with ability to plan, execute, lead and motivate designated resources to ensure completion of projects.
• Knowledge of 3D CAD, preferably Autodesk Inventor/Vault
• Entrepreneurship mindset and result oriented.
• Be an active listener with strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong PC Skills including Microsoft packages.
• Ability to travel UK and abroad.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking