Project Engineer

PM Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Project Engineer to coordinate design activities for multi-discipline teams on large projects. The role involves project management, ensuring design quality, and strong communication skills are essential. Candidates must have a relevant engineering degree and experience in sectors such as Advanced Manufacturing and Chemical. This is a full-time permanent position.

Qualifications

• Experience in Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Chemical, Petrochemical, Energy & Environmental and Gas sectors.
• UK project experience with exposure to construction and installation activities.
• Knowledge of relevant UK design standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design activities of multi-discipline design teams.
• Project manage smaller or less complex projects.
• Ensure design quality and implement multi-discipline design programmes.

Skills

Previous Engineering or Consultancy experience

Chartered engineer status

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree or equivalent in mechanical/chemical/electrical engineering

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join PM Group working for us in our vibrant Manchester office.

Job Title: Project Engineer

Location: Manchester

Contract: Full time - Permanent

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Projects and working with the Project Manager(s) on a daily basis, you will be responsible for co-ordinating the design activities of multi-discipline design teams on large projects or a portfolio of smaller projects. You may also be required to independently project manage smaller or less complex projects and assignments within the office.

Effective communication is vital as you'll be working closely with design teams, management teams and also the client.

A key part of the role will be coordinating the design teams, ensuring design quality is delivered, developing and implementing multi-discipline design programmes and chairing design progress meetings. You'll also be responsible for ensuring engineering activities are carried out in line with business processes.

Qualifications

• Previous Engineering or Consultancy experience
• Degree or equivalent in related subject (e.g. mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical / control / instrumentation engineering.)
• Working towards or already achieved chartered engineer status.
• Specific sector related experience including; Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Chemical, Petrochemical, Energy & Environmental and Gas.
• UK project experience including some exposure to construction and installation activities.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant UK design standards.
• Commercial awareness.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.