Project Engineer

Project Engineer Location: Bedfordshire Salary: Up to £55,000 Hours: Monday to Friday Job Type: Permanent Commute: This candidate must hold a Full UK driving linseces with access to their own vehicle. Our client is looking for a Project Engineer to join their established Projects Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong technical knowledge and a proven track record of successfully delivering engineering projects from initial order through to installation and final handover. The role is primarily office-based, with regular customer site visits. The position will involve occasional overnight UK travel, as well as overseas travel where required. You may also be responsible for overseeing equipment installations and managing subcontractors on customer sites, both in the UK and internationally. Main Responsibilities Take ownership of projects from order through to successful installation and handover. Develop and agree project scope with customers and the Sales Team. Act as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle. Create, manage and maintain project schedules, including Gantt charts. Produce and maintain project documentation, including project numbers, Scope of Supply, timing plans, P&IDs, BOMs and provisional layout drawings. Specify and source purchased components and equipment. Manage project changes and communicate these effectively with relevant stakeholders. Coordinate equipment delivery and installation. Organise and support Customer Acceptance Testing (FAT/PDI). Manage packing and shipping arrangements, including export documentation where required. Develop installation plans and coordinate installation resources and RAMS documentation. Oversee Site Acceptance Testing. Coordinate customer training and documentation handover. Manage subcontractors during installation where required. Maintain strong commercial awareness throughout each project, ensuring invoicing milestones are achieved on time. Work collaboratively with internal departments to ensure projects are delivered successfully. About You The successful candidate will ideally have: Previous experience in a similar Project Engineering role within a process engineering environment. A proven track record of successfully delivering engineering projects. Experience using MS Project. Experience using AutoCAD LT. Strong engineering knowledge and the ability to understand and manage technical requirements. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to build effective relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams. A proactive, enthusiastic and practical 'can-do' attitude. Good commercial awareness and strong organisational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word. Knowledge of steam systems, pneumatics, hydraulics and pipework. A basic understanding of electrical control systems would be advantageous. A full UK Driving Licence. Benefits Annual bonus based on company performance Early finish on a Friday (4pm) 22 days' annual leave + bank holidays Annual leave increases to 26 days with length of service Life assurance Company sick pay scheme Pension scheme Workwear provided Staff meals and company events If you're interest in this role, please apply with an up to date CV. BEDFORDPERM By applying to this job advertisement, you confirm you have read and understood our and give OA Group authorisation to hold your provided data.  Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by OA Group, who are acting as an employment agency/business. Your application will be considered in competition with others, and we will contact you within 3 working days