Project Engineer

JTH Recruitment Ltd ,
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
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Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Our successful privately owned client are looking for an experienced professional Project Engineer to join their dynamic team of engineers. We are looking for HNC/HND qualified engineers that have ideally worked in the food/pharmaceutical or similar industry. The Role Working under own initiative, with support from our close-knit projects team as necessary, fulfilling "inception to completion" project engineering and management. A typical project engineer’s role starts with carrying out client liaison to fully identify detailed user requirement following receipt of order. Continuing with engineering works including - sourcing equipment from there 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. 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. 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. The successful candidate can expect a healthy split of 60% office based activities and 40% on-site. Site work could be in the UK but also requires candidates to travel both in Europe and further a field, so candidates need to be prepared to spend time abroad. Candidate Attributes Minimum HNC/HND qualification in engineering Minimum 3 years industry experience (mechanical/process bias) Previous experience in equipment design, fabrication and installation, project engineering Preferably from the food, pharmaceutical or other related process industry Good understanding of machinery process and design A strong "hands-on" engineering background 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:- AutoCAD Microsoft Project & Office range of programs The Package Working with a dynamic team of enthusiastic engineers working under own initiative. Casual, professional office environment. Excellent job satisfaction through turn-key "cradle to grave" ownership. Varied travel opportunities. Base salary dependant on experience, would be any of 3 grades and subject to annual salary reviews Weekday overtime (when on site) of x1, Weekend overtime of x1.5 and Bank Holidays x2 Company car for both business and private use. Expenses paid by the company with private mileage paid by the user at the prevailing rate. Travel expenses covered by the company BUPA after qualifying period Company contributory pension scheme Other working tools such as Mobile Phone, note-book computer provide

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