Project Engineer
| Job Type | Permanent / Full Time |
| Area | Tyne and Wear, England |
| Sector | Engineering - Project Management |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | 691415 |
- Description
- Project Engineer – Offshore, Marine, Oil & Gas, Renewable & Defence Markets
We are excited to present a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Project Engineer to join a dynamic Project Management team within a fast-paced and technically demanding project-based business. You will play a pivotal role in delivering integrated products across the offshore, marine, oil & gas, renewable, and defence sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the delivery of projects in line with contractual obligations, specifications, and quality/safety requirements.
- Take responsibility for the planning, prioritising, and expediting of various project elements, including engineering design, procurement, production, commissioning, acceptance, and delivery.
- Coordinate purchasing activities, collaborating with Quality Assurance (QA) to ensure Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) requirements are met in accordance with the project schedule.
- Compile and collate essential project documentation, including technical and procurement specifications, progress reports, and final documentation packs.
- Contribute to configuration management, risk management, and cost control processes, ensuring smooth project execution and successful outcomes.
- Solid understanding of mechanical engineering (or related discipline) within the offshore, marine, oil & gas, renewable, and/or defence sectors.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies, such as APM or PRINCE2.
- Proven experience working within a project team that has successfully delivered complex EPC projects in similar industries.
- Strong planning, configuration management, and organisational skills.
- Sound knowledge of contracts, terms & conditions, and experience in identifying, drafting, and agreeing on contract amendments or Variations (VORs).
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple key suppliers and sub-contracts effectively.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Highly motivated with a proactive attitude and the energy to direct the project team and stakeholders toward success.
- Self-starter with strong initiative and problem-solving abilities, able to work with minimal supervision.
- Experience in engineering/project management of complex design and build projects for global clients.
- Membership of a recognised engineering body (e.g., IMechE).
- Formal project management qualifications or training (e.g., PRINCE2, APM).
- Proficient with software tools, including Planning (e.g., MSP, Primavera), ERP/MRP systems (e.g., IFS, SAP), PDM (e.g., TeamCenter), and MS Office (including SharePoint).
- A degree in an engineering discipline.
- Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.