Project Engineer, Operations Engineer

We're really excited to be recruiting for this successful, interesting and expanding manufacturing business in their search for a Project Engineer to join their team on a fixed term 12 month contract.

Please find all the details below:

Job Title:

Project Engineer

Location:

Whitstable, Kent

Hours:

37.5 hours per week. Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4.30pm and Friday, 8am to 1.30pm

Duration: 12 month FTC

Benefits:

Group Personal Pension Plan
Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Company Sick Pay
Cycle to Work Scheme
Subsidised Restaurant facility
Free onsite parking  

The Project Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering projects within a manufacturing environment, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

What you will be doing:

Manage project budgets and costs, ensuring financial control and value for money.
Produce and maintain key project documentation, including URS, schedules, and plans.
Lead manufacturing asset projects, covering procurement, installation, and commissioning with minimal operational impact.
Oversee the implementation of new systems, ensuring effective integration with existing processes.
Deliver infrastructure and facility upgrades to improve safety, efficiency, and capacity.
Embed project governance and best practice, driving continuous improvement.
Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, and manufacturing standards.

The ideal candidate:

HNC or equivalent in Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, or a related field.
Proven project engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong knowledge of asset acquisition, commissioning, system integration, and URS development.
Proficient in project planning and scheduling tools such as MS Project or Primavera.
Solid understanding of project lifecycle management, budgeting and cost control, scheduling techniques, and governance frameworks (PRINCE2, APM, PMI).
Good working knowledge of safety and compliance frameworks including PTW, RAMS, and CDM.

Next steps:

If you have the above skills and experience then please apply today.

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We look forward to your application.

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