Project Engineer

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Project Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 30th October 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Duties:

General Project Engineering focuses on designing, communicating, and implementing an operational plan for completing an engineering-based project including:

• Preparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc.
• Monitoring progress and performance against the project plan; taking action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays
• Identifying, developing, and gathering the resources necessary to complete the project
• May include preparing engineering standards, designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors level.

Responsibilities typically include:

• Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager.
• Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower-level professionals.
• Problems faced are difficult and often complex.

Position Description:

• Lead the engineering delivery of programme content.
• Managing communications with stakeholders, assisting performance through liaising with functional attribute leaders by leading Stakeholder Alignment session.
• Lead and coach team members to success.
• Apply Agile working practices.

Essential Skills Required:

• Programme Management for Engineering Content.
• Data Analysis Skills (using Excel, Jira, Smartsheet).
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Experience of delivering engineering content. Engineering Programme Management.
• Agile working practices.
• Methodical detailed approach to work context.
• Analytical skills to identify how one issue can impact on another and put in place the required interventions through support or from own knowledge base.
• MS Office and Jira/Confluence competencies.
• Ability to present complex data & issues to a varied audience.
• Experience of Problem Resolution using structured approaches.

Desirable Experience and Qualifications Requested:

• Experience with propulsion or electrical commodities.
• Experience in automotive industry.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Experience in 3Dx.
• Ability to manage risks and issue.
• Experience of supplier management.
• Degree/APM PMQ/Agile qualified or equivalent experience preferred.

Personal Profile Requested:

• A person with a “can do” mentality.
• An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.
• An individual with the capability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with medium term planning.
• A resilient and enthusiastic who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs.
• An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members.