P2P Consultancy ltd
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Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Project Engineer
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Salary: From £35,000 to £40,000 per annum Overtime + Pension + Life Assurance |
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Overview
Project Engineer Our chosen business partner is a specialist manufacturer of ancillary equipment for the food industry. They have grown exponentially over the last 18 months and are now going through another heavy recruitment drive. They employ around 55 personnel and turnover in excess of 21M. Although you would be part of a family run business these guys pack a portfolio of large blue-chip clients like PEPSICO and many more. They supply equipment into the following sectors; Snacks food manufacturing – high volume production lines, Root crop processing, Canning, and Coffee processing to name a few. Key Responsibilities ; 60% office based activities and up-to 40% on-site. Site involvement varies from project to project but would typically involve 12 hour days 7 days/week; some projects involving 6 week install (single block), 1-2 weeks back in UK, 3 weeks commissioning. On larger projects you may be nominated “project leader” whereby you would be leading a small team of engineers plus health and safety manager on site working under CDM regulations. Finishing with on-site works from start of installation to hand-over to client including – Site supervision of all elements of installation works, working closely with key contractors for both mechanical and electrical build. Hands-on approach to commissioning, engineer/operator training and managing closure of snagging lists. Continuing with engineering works including - sourcing equipment from our own range of products and that of close partner companies, working with the client to establish working line layout and agreeing KPI’s, generate P&ID’s & PFD’s, supplier negotiations and equipment purchasing, project cost tracking and monitoring, conduct our own internal fabrication quality and pre-assembly inspections and those with the client prior to despatch. Documentation gathering for manual compilation and training purposes. A typical project engineer’s role starts with carrying out client liaison to fully identify detailed user requirement following receipt of order. Key Requirements; HNC/HND qualification in engineering. Ideally 3 years industry/field experience. Good understanding of machinery processes and design - logical mind. A good balance of pre-engineering experience and “hands-on” engineering aptitude. Dynamic, enthusiastic and flexible approach and willing to travel (at times on extended durations). Excellent Commercial awareness. Excellent people skills and clear communicator with the ability to form strong customer relationships. Computer literate with working knowledge of the following:- Microsoft Project & Office range of programs. Ideally AutoCAD conversant to support generation of P&ID’s & Layout modification and drawing interpretation when on-site. Remuneration; £35,000 to £40,000 salary doe. Weekday overtime of x1, Weekend overtime of x1.5 and Bank Holidays x2. 20 days holiday Jan-Dec plus 1 day for each year served to maximum 26 public holidays. Private healthcare after qualifying period. Company contributory pension scheme. Other working tools such as Mobile Phone, note-book computer provided. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89613203