Project Engineer

Skills: Project Management, Product Development, R&T, Stakeholder Management, Data Analysis, Microsoft Project, Engineering Lifecycle

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:

• Competitive salary, annual bonus, and pay review
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
• Strong pension scheme and life assurance
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Your Role

As a Project Engineer, you will play a key role within the Engineering Project Management Office, supporting the delivery of engineering projects across their full lifecycle—from early engagement through to production and sustaining activities.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of engineering projects, ensuring alignment with time, cost, and quality objectives
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful project outcomes
• Apply project management methods, governance, and tools to meet contractual and customer requirements
• Manage stakeholders across engineering and non-engineering functions
• Monitor progress, analyse data, and prioritise actions based on business needs
• Support change management and evolving product requirements
• Contribute to contract, funding, and commercial discussions
• Assist in transitioning product development into manufacturing
• Ensure compliance with aircraft certification requirements
• Conduct peer reviews of technical data, reports, and analysis

You may also be required to travel within the UK and internationally (~10%).

What You’ll Bring

Essential

• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Electronic, Materials, or similar)
• Experience in product development, R&D, or production engineering
• Experience with project management methods and tools
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to analyse data and prioritise effectively
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a practical, hands‑on approach
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to build effective cross‑functional relationships

Desirable

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Professional registration (IEng/working towards CEng)
• Experience with engineering design tools (e.g. Catia, Nastran)
• Knowledge of aerospace certification and compliance requirements

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