Project engineer

We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to join a dynamic established engineering client. The Project engineer will enjoy working with a dynamic team of enthusiastic engineers working under own initiative, excellent job satisfaction. The Project Engineer will receive a competitive salary of GBP40K with overtime GBP60K plus and superb opportunities to work worldwide full expenses paid. The Mechanical Project Engineer will also receive:- * Company car for business and private use * Travel expenses covered by the company * A competitive base salary, dependant on experience, with P60 earnings generally higher (20-50%) through overtime Weekday overtime (when on site) of x1, Weekend overtime of x1.5 and Bank Holidays @ x2 * 20 days holiday Jan-Dec plus 1 day for each year served to maximum 26 + public holidays * Private Healthcare after qualifying period * Company contributory pension scheme * Other working tools such as Mobile Phone, note-book computer provided. The Role * Role Working under own initiative, with support from our close-knit projects team as necessary, fulfilling ldquo;inception to completion rdquo; project engineering and management. * Carrying out client liaison to fully identify detailed user requirement following receipt of order. * Sourcing equipment from our own range of products and that of close partner companies, working with the client to establish working line layout and agreeing KPI rsquo;s, generate P ID rsquo;s PFD rsquo;s * Supplier negotiations and equipment purchasing, project cost tracking and monitoring * Conduct own internal fabrication quality and pre-assembly inspections and those with the client prior to despatch. * Documentation gathering for manual compilation and training purposes. * Finishing with on-site works from start of installation to hand-over to client including ndash; Site supervision of all elements of installation works, working closely with key contractors for both mechanical and electrical build. * Hands-on approach to commissioning, engineer/operator training and managing closure of snagging lists. # * On larger projects you may be nominated ldquo;project leader rdquo; whereby you would be leading a small team of engineers plus health and safety manager on site working under CDM regulations. The successful candidate can expect a typical split of approx. 60% office based activities and 40% on-site, although this split can vary depending on the scale and nature of job allocations made. Site involvement can vary from project to project but would typically involve 12 hour days 7 days/week; some projects involving 6 week install (single block), 1-2 weeks back in UK, 3 weeks commissioning, again varying depending on scale of works and specific customer requirements. Candidate Skills/Experience * HNC/HND qualification in engineering * Ideally 3 years industry/field experience * Good understanding of machinery processes and design - logical mind * A good balance of pre-engineering experience and ldquo;hands-on rdquo; engineering aptitude * Dynamic, enthusiastic and flexible approach and willing to travel (at times on extended durations) * Excellent Commercial awareness * Excellent people skills and clear communicator with the ability to form strong customer relationships * Computer literate with working knowledge of the following:- Microsoft Project Office range of programs * Ideally AutoCAD conversant to support generation of P ID rsquo;s, Layout modification and drawing interpretation when on-site This position is commutable from Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia. Local candidates will be living in Hampton, Orton, Stamford, Oundle, Wisbech, Spalding, Whittlesey, Wansford, Werrington