Project Engineer

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St Ives, Cambridgeshire
On-site
Full Time
Permanent
Engineering
Start:
ASAP
£40,000 -£45,000
LN/Req/005177
Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm and Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm

Are you a whizz with SolidWorks, love seeing a project through from start to finish, and thrive on juggling plenty of moving parts? Then this one’s for you!

We’re looking for a Project Engineer who’s just as happy sketching out 3D models as they are keeping projects on track, chatting with clients, and making sure everything runs to time and budget. You’ll get variety, ownership, and the chance to work on some seriously exciting high-tech projects.

Who are we?

We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an award-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales, Marketing, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Administration & Executive Search.

Job Duties:

• Take ownership of projects from initial enquiry through to successful completion.

• Manage multiple contracts at once, keeping clients, teams and stakeholders fully updated.

• Act as the main point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.

• Create and maintain drawings and documentation, working closely with other engineers.

• Produce 3D models, renders and manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks.

• Support projects with 2D layouts and site documentation using AutoCAD.

• Review technical specifications and customer documents ahead of project reviews.

• Prepare technical documents including proposals, programmes and component selections.

• Work through concepts, calculations, FMEAs and design reviews to meet project requirements.

• Support all stages of the project lifecycle, from design through to commissioning.

• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, QA/QC policies and client specifications.

• Monitor budgets, schedules and project progress, reporting regularly to stakeholders.

• Track costings, proposals and material orders to keep projects on target.

• Identify and manage any changes to project scope, securing additional costs where needed.

• Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing and delivery.

• Always stay on top of project status and make sure all parties are fully informed.

What we are looking for:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering discipline.

• Experience within an engineering/manufacturing sector

• A proven track record of delivering projects ranging in value

• Working knowledge of design techniques

• Working knowledge of SolidWorks

• Proficient in planning and prioritising daily tasks and communicating to all stakeholders

• Commercially aware and able to identify risks

• Proficient with all Microsoft products.

Benefits:

  • 25 days + 8 bank holidays
  • 3x death in service
  • cycle to work scheme
  • company pension scheme
  • annual performance-based bonus

So, are you ready for your next job? Hit on the apply button today.

If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.

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Need more information?

Please contact our specialist recruiter

Laura Nixon

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Laura, our Principal Consultant for the Technical & Engineering division, brings over 5 years of recruitment experience. Known for her cheerful, professional approach, she excels in filling challenging vacancies while providing exceptional customer service.

Telephone:

01353 883806

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