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Project Engineer (Mechanical)
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £45,000-£46,000
Location: Northumberland
Working Hours: 35.5 hours per week, early finish Fridays
Day-to-day of the role:
- Manage assigned projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery against agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Prepare and present proposals for projects, including cost justifications and progress updates.
- Review and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and engineering specifications to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Provide mechanical engineering expertise across design, development, installation, and commissioning phases.
- Produce and interpret 2D and 3D engineering drawings using design software such as Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
- Identify and drive process improvements related to quality, machine efficiency, and safety performance.
- Advise on spare parts requirements for new equipment, including recommended minimum stock levels.
- Evaluate potential subcontractors based on cost, delivery performance, and quality metrics.
- Appoint and manage subcontractors, ensuring work complies with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Maintain oversight of activities requiring compliance with relevant construction regulations (e.g., CDM where applicable).
- Ensure all project activities adhere to recognised safety, environmental, and operational standards.
- Liaise with external regulatory bodies and authorities when required.
- Identify technical or site-specific issues and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred, or HNC/HND with significant relevant experience.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience within mechanical engineering, capital project management, or a similar environment.
- Experience managing projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency in engineering design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor).
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Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave plus fixed days at Christmas and all standard bank holidays.
- Pension scheme (salary sacrifice) with employer contributions up to 9%, depending on employee contributions.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave.
- Company sick pay based on length of service.
- Life insurance at 5× annual salary.
- Subsidised staff canteen.
To apply for the Project Engineer (Mechanical) position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.
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