Assistant project engineer

Assistant Project Engineer (M E) - up to GBP40K - Milton Keynes (Hybrid) Our client is a leading independent supplier of Power Protection equipment including UPS, Chargers, Battery Packs, Generators etc. who due to the winning of new works are looking to recruit an Assistant Project Engineer to help with delivering a variety of Engineering projects. As an Assistant Project Engineer you will report to the Project Manager to assist in the smooth running of Defence Contracts. The Engineer will need to help the Project Manager run this project, coordinating with customers, suppliers, as well as the senior management team. The work will involve: * Select and vet suppliers and products. * Gather and document product specifications, information, compliance etc. * Creating and updating complex documents as part of the evidence pack of information * Updating the complex Microsoft Project Gantt charts, coordinating design, complex documentation, milestones, reviews, meetings etc. * Ensure best practice technical, logistical, and commercial direction is always in place for project delivery. * Perceive problems well in advance and consider the broad range of commercial and technical factors in assessing the situation, identifying workable solutions, and implementing approved solutions. * Help manage projects through an end-to-end project life cycle; monitor overall project progress, resolving risks and issues and initiating corrective action plans. * Deliver on time, on budget, on quality Project Management at all times. Additional tasks will include: * Liaise with purchasing to ensure the correct parts are ordered at the best price, using technical knowledge to ensure this is achieved efficiently. * Provide assistance with setting up test systems and prototype builds. * Assist with builds in the workshop when required. * Assist with system testing, in-house and on site. * Additional tasks as needed to ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and within scope. Skills, knowledge, and experience * Excellent communicator at all levels to negotiate best outcomes internally and with customers. * Must have high levels of competence in engineering projects, engineering practices and related issues. * Demonstrable ability to prioritise and differentiate projects tasks and sales support requests within a complex and conflicting environment. * Must be proficient in MS office. * A formal qualification in Electrical Mechanical Engineering, or experience is preferred. * Must have UK experience with a British Passport due to Security Clearance