Agilient Talent Partners
Project Engineer
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Project Engineer - Aberdeen
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Engineer to join a growing and well-established engineering business specialising in the repair and overhaul of aero-derivative gas turbines. This is a highly visible, customer-facing role offering the opportunity to manage complex engineering projects from initial enquiry through to completion, working closely with customers, technical teams and senior stakeholders. If you thrive in a fast-paced engineering environment and enjoy combining technical expertise with project delivery and customer engagement, we'd like to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Project Delivery
- Manage engines throughout the complete Repair & Overhaul cycle.
- Translate customer contracts and purchase orders into technical work instructions.
- Interpret inspection findings, investigation reports and test results.
- Compile technical and commercial reports in accordance with company procedures.
- Provide technical support to customers throughout project execution.
- Maintain fleet records and customer statistics.
- Act as the primary point of contact for customers throughout project delivery.
Planning & Customer Management
- Provide regular project status updates to customers.
- Prepare reports for management to support financial forecasting and material planning.
- Coordinate project schedules with internal departments and customer representatives.
- Ensure contractual milestones are achieved.
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Commercial Responsibilities
- Agree work scopes and final quotation values with customers.
- Prepare and submit quotations, tenders and commercial proposals.
- Monitor project costs and maximise commercial returns.
- Ensure invoices are submitted promptly.
- Forecast project arisings for budget purposes.
- Manage high-value customer contracts through to completion.
Continuous Improvement
- Support Lean and Six Sigma initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality and operational efficiency.
- Work collaboratively across departments to deliver the highest levels of customer service.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and Health & Safety requirements.
About You
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent communication and organisational skills.
You will be:
- Proactive and solutions focused.
- Customer orientated with excellent communication skills.
- Commercially aware with an understanding of project delivery.
- Able to prioritise multiple projects and meet contractual deadlines.
- Comfortable working independently whilst collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Committed to continuous improvement and high standards of customer service.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- Engineering qualification or completed apprenticeship.
- Good technical knowledge of rotating equipment and/or aero-derivative gas turbines.
- Strong computer literacy.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
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Desirable
- Previous experience in Project Engineering or Project Coordination.
- Experience working within repair, overhaul, manufacturing or rotating equipment environments.
- Commercial awareness including quotations, contracts and customer reporting.
Who Would This Role Suit?
- An experienced Project Engineer looking for greater responsibility.
- A Project Coordinator ready to take the next step.
- An ambitious Senior Technician, Lead Technician or Workshop Supervisor with gas turbine or rotating equipment experience looking to move into Project Engineering.
Company Values
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Integrity – Acting honestly, ethically and professionally.
- Respect – Building strong relationships with colleagues and customers.
- Innovation – Continuously looking for better ways of working.
- Responsibility – Taking ownership and delivering on commitments.
Additional Information
- Occasional travel to customer sites, including overseas, may be required.
- Some flexibility and out-of-hours support may occasionally be necessary to meet project requirements.
- Opportunities to develop your career within a growing engineering business.
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