Project Engineer, Operations Engineer

Job Title:

Project Engineer

Location:

Whitstable Site - Maintenance Department
Salary: £48,000 - £52,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract:

Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Working Hours:

Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm, Friday 8:00am-1:30pm

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Project Engineer to join our Maintenance Team at our Whitstable site. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering projects within a manufacturing environment. You will ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This includes overseeing the acquisition and commissioning of new assets, implementing software and hardware systems, and driving infrastructure improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

You will act as a key link between stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams, championing project governance and best practices, while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage projects end-to-end, from scoping and planning to execution, monitoring, and handover.

Develop and control project budgets, ensuring financial accountability and value for money.

Produce User Requirement Specifications (URS), Gantt charts, and project documentation for clear communication and milestone tracking.

Lead the acquisition, installation, and commissioning of manufacturing assets with minimal disruption to operations.

Oversee deployment and integration of new software and hardware systems.

Deliver upgrades to facilities and infrastructure to enhance safety, efficiency, and capacity.

Promote project governance and continuous improvement within the department.

Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers for seamless project delivery.

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements, including PTW, RAMS, and CDM standards.
Essential Qualifications &

Experience:

HNC in Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, or a related discipline.

Proven experience in project engineering within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Strong knowledge of asset acquisition, commissioning, and system integration.

Excellent understanding of URS development and technical documentation.

Familiarity with safety systems and compliance frameworks (PTW, RAMS, CDM).

Proficiency in project planning tools (MS Project, Primavera).

Solid understanding of project lifecycle management, budget control, scheduling tools, and governance frameworks (Prince2, APM, PMI).

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a patient, problem-solving mindset.
Desirable:

Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, or related discipline.

Project Management certification (PRINCE2, PMP).

NEBOSH or IOSH certification