Project Engineer, Systems Engineer

Project Engineer

£48,000 - £52,000 + Benefits

Whitstable, Kent (Commutable from Canterbury, Herne Bay, Faversham, Sittingbourne, Margate)

Are you an experienced Project Engineer looking for a hands-on role where you can directly influence manufacturing efficiency, asset management, and system implementation? This is a great opportunity to work as part of a skilled maintenance team, taking ownership of projects that improve operational performance and support long-term business growth.

You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering projects from concept to completion, including the acquisition, installation, and commissioning of production assets, as well as the implementation of new software and hardware systems. Your work will ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while minimising disruption to operations.

In this role, you will act as the central link between contractors, suppliers, and internal teams, embedding best practices in project governance and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. You will also produce key technical documentation such as User Requirement Specifications (URS) and project plans to support milestone tracking and successful project delivery.

This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys problem-solving, is diligent and goal-driven, and thrives when taking ownership of end-to-end projects. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills in project management, system integration, and infrastructure improvements within a supportive, engineering-focused environment.

The Role:

Manage projects end-to-end, from planning through to handover
Lead the acquisition, installation, and commissioning of production assets and systems
Deliver infrastructure and system improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, and capacity

The Candidate:

HNC in Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, or equivalent (Degree preferred) with proven manufacturing/industrial project experience
Skilled in project planning tools (MS Project, Primavera) and project lifecycle management, with knowledge of health and safety frameworks (PTW, RAMS, CDM)
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities, able to take ownership of end-to-end projects

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Jamie Saint at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates