Project Engineer

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational technology company in the UK is seeking an aspiring Project Engineer to join their Proposal Services team. This role involves leading technical proposals for projects with significant budgets while collaborating with a skilled engineering team. Candidates should possess relevant technical qualifications and experience in a technical role, preferably within the metals industry. This position offers competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements and comprehensive support for further education.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Free private healthcare

Minimum 26 days annual leave

Support for further education and qualifications

Qualifications

• Some experience in a technical role, preferably within the metals industry.
• Experience of engineering design for the project lifecycle.
• Ability to communicate on both technical and non-technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate technical proposals for projects with contracts valued £2-30m.
• Generate technical proposals in collaboration with a team of engineers.
• Assist in developing and monitoring budgets for bids.

Skills

Experience in technical role

Technical Sales knowledge

2D and 3D engineering design software

Communication skills

IT and business system proficiency

Education

Relevant Technical Qualifications

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an aspiring Project Engineer to join our Proposal Services team and grown professionally in a challenging and supporting environment.

Reporting to the Proposal Services Manager, you will be a member of the Proposal Services group within the Downstream (DN) Sales department and providing a combined technical/commercial service for the company.

You will be responsible for leading and coordinating the technical proposal of projects, with a typical budget of £2-30m contract value, with the support of an in house team of engineers, ensuring that all project objectives are met.

Technical bid responsibilities include a combination of the following: working to a fixed deadline ensuring technical and functional suitability of designs; setting engineering and equipment budgets.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY / TASKS

• Support the Project Execution for succession bids, including the generation of technical proposals using a combination of own skills supported by a team of multi-disciplined engineers working together with the sales manager, including liaison with other PT offices.
• Work with the Proposal Services manager and Technical/Bid Leaders to facilitate the timely submission of technical documents.
• Assist in developing standard and bespoke technical solutions, considering bidding costs, supply costs, and quality aspects while maintaining bid timescales.
• Monitor and report on pre-project internal timescales.
• Assist in coordinating engineering man‑hour and/or merchant account budgets for the pre-project bids.
• Coordination with suppliers for selecting the most cost‑effective solution of the bought out systems and equipment.
• Develop, maintain and cultivate relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors to ensure successful bidding process and / or to ensure relationships are developed to secure future business.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Some experience in a technical role (preferable within the metals industry), with Technical Sales knowledge.
• Experience of engineering design for the project lifecycle from sales through to installation/commissioning from a specific disciplined engineering view.
• Demonstrated ability to assist in the decision making of the proposals work.
• Must be able to take a pragmatic approach to problems solving with quick and positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate/liaise on both technical and non‑technical issues.
• Ability to use engineering design tools.
• Understanding of Project Management, Planning, Procurement, Sales and R&D disciplines.
• Keep pace with current developments and in particular those of our competitors.
• Experience of 2D and 3D engineering design software.
• Proficiency in IT and business system tools.

EDUCATIONAL / PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Relevant Technical Qualifications should be a combination of academic, vocational and practical experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Part of this role involves collaboration with other Primetals offices or subcontract houses, (these may be overseas) therefore you must have current UK Driving License, as well as the right to live and work in the UK and travel internationally without restrictions, possibly at short notice.

Is desirable an exposure to different cultures from around the world leading to sensitivity towards those differing cultures and an experience of working with/in multinational organisations.

WHY WORK FOR PRIMETALS TECHNOLOGIES?

Our values are the foundation of culture and ways of working for all employees across Primetals. We believe individuals should take ownership of their work and are empowered to deliver solutions to be effective in what we do. As a global business, there is a strong need to work together, and we respect each other views and opinions.

Benefits of working for us:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Financial incentives; including free private healthcare (through Westfield), the option to select other benefits such as streaming services and greenspace memberships.
• Minimum 26 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell accordingly.
• Support with further education and qualifications (where relevant).
• The chance to work, contribute and develop within a global leader in their market.

ABOUT PRIMETALS TECHNOLOGIES

Primetals Technologies is a group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and partners. We are operating globally with a world‑class product portfolio to guarantee excellence in metals production across the entire value chain - from the raw materials to the finished product. This includes fully integrated technology, automation and environmental solutions, high‑end manufacturing capability and comprehensive life‑cycle services. For our customers, this means that they can count on long‑term, reliable and dedicated support to master the challenges facing the metals market today and in the future.

Together, we meet the commitments of quality, sustainability and performance at every step along the production route.