Technical Engineer

Technical Engineer

Hours:

37.5 Hours a week (0830 - 1700 Daily with 1 hour for lunch)

Salary: £45-£50k depending on experience

Type:
Permanent, Full-time

Location:

Elmstead Market, Colchester (Onsite)

Reporting to:
Head of Engineering Projects

Project Partners are now recruiting for an experienced Technical Engineer. This role has arisen in a growing business who engineer and supply high pressure air and gas compression systems to the UK market. The company is currently working on a number of high-profile projects, for which they are looking to recruit a dedicated team player in the position of Technical Engineer to support current and future projects.

• Taking on full project technical responsibility from contract kick off through to final customer handover.
• Working closely with the Project Design Engineers & Project Managers to produce detailed technical documentation to tight deadlines in line with specific contract requirements & deliverable descriptions.
• Strong organisational skills, ability to develop and manage effective processes.
• Keeping accurate records of meeting minutes including stakeholder action lists.
• Participation in internal project review meetings.
• Initiating and chairing technical review meetings where appropriate.
• Providing bi-weekly reporting to the Head of Engineering Projects on project technical progress.
• Being the technical point of contact for both customer and supplier enquiries in relation to responsible projects.
• Effectively manage technical risk and technical opportunities within responsible projects, producing and maintaining detailed R&O registers.
• Be responsible for monitoring own KPI's and assisting in monitoring company KPI's to drive improvement.
• Participation and input into internal project quality audits.
• Provide sales department support in the form of P&'s & associated technical documentation.
• Being forward thinking and willing/able to suggest new ways of working to improve efficiency.
• Be available and willing to attend customer meetings and training, including travel to the head office in Germany as required (UK based role).
• Support the business in all aspects of projects being undertaken as required.
• Assist in any other areas associated with technical information or documentation as required by the business.

• Previous experience in a technical role is essential.
• An engineering background with a formal engineering qualification is essential.
• A good mechanical understanding is essential.
• Customer-facing experience is advantageous.
• Previous equipment packaging experience is advantageous.
• Must be computer literate and familiar with Microsoft 365, Word, Excel, Project etc.
• Must be a team player to fit in with a small working team.
• High levels of motivation and the ability to be confident and professional in all situations/circumstances.
• Passport and full UK driving licence.
• The ability to obtain SC Clearance.