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Junior Project Manager / Project Engineer

Are you an ambitious Mechanical Design Engineer or a someone with hands-on experience in engineering projects, eager to take the next step in your career? Our client Bendalls Engineering are seeking a Junior Project Manager / Project Engineer to join their team, where you will be given the opportunity to develop your skillset working for a specialist business.

In this role, you will play a key part in managing the delivery of projects from concept to completion, ensuring they meet time, cost, and quality targets. Ideal candidates will have experience in a fabrication and welding environment and a strong desire to advance their careers. You’ll be responsible for driving the design, development, and delivery of projects, while maintaining compliance with health, safety, and national and customer regulatory standards.

The company

Carr’s Engineering designs, manufactures, and services bespoke equipment, vessels, precision components and remote handling systems alongside providing specialist engineering services in the Nuclear, Defence, Oil & Gas, Motorsport, Pharmaceutical and Renewable industries. They have over 120 years of experience and provide industry leading services to their portfolio of long-standing customers.

Location

CA3 0EH

Hours of Work

40 hours, Mon-Fri

Salary

£45-55k per annum

Key responsibilities

* Direct and asses all aspects of the project delivery from order receipt to completion.

* Facilitate the collaboration of engineers, designers, and production teams to work to gather to develop and produce the project.

* To understand technical information and quality documentation in response to customer requirements.

* To be familiar with programme plans always looking ahead to co-ordinate engineering documentations as well as workshop activities in conjunction with production manager.

* Manage all project phases and address concerns, if any, from all stakeholders.

* Manage and control budget costs ensuring profit margin is maintained.

* Provide leadership and set the tone for the execution of the project.

* Provide the client with transparency throughout the project and implement EWNs and CEs where necessary.

* Set-up and manage daily calls with customers ensuring a strong relationship is withheld.

* Provide daily/weekly/monthly reporting summary to necessary stakeholders.

* Supports clients to navigate their technical and commercial assurance requirements.

* Visit sites to verify project progress and gather stakeholder/customer feedback. Escalate any concerns.

* Obtain all documentation from customers and validate.

* Work closely with the production and quality department to accurately plan the weekly/monthly workload to achieve project schedule.

* To collaborate with all departments and ensure a strong client relationship can be maintained.

* To monitor labour utilisation and provide reports to support cost recovery for delays.

* Lead by example on all matters related to HSE.

* You may be required to perform additional tasks and responsibilities in line with the needs of the business.

What you need for the role

* An ability to apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking on a range of technical problems.

* Ability to work effectively in a team.

* Must be able to interpret mechanical drawings and work instructions.

* Have commercial awareness including knowledge of NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contracts, be able to prioritise workshop loading, manage labour and be a proficient user of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.

* Proficiency in tools: Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel.

Desirable Experience for the role

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* Degree level qualification in Engineering or similar

* A project management qualification, such as Prince 2 , APM or PMI.

* A formal engineering qualification minimum level HND / HNC.

* Working experience in Industrial, Mechanical, Process Engineering or equivalent

* Awareness of industry-specific regulations, codes, and standards.

An inclusive culture is integral to their values. They are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career.

How will you be rewarded?

The company provides an industry leading compensation package. In this role you will receive excellent pension contributions, life insurance and company share scheme. You will receive 25 days annual leave plus public holidays. Employees may also be eligible to participate in a salary sacrifice cycle and technology scheme. They also provide access to an Employee Assistance Portal providing confidential support and advice whenever you need it most.

If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please email a copy of your CV. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.

All applications are carefully considered, and your details will be stored securely. This is used throughout the company for the selection of suitable candidates. We respect your privacy, and we are committed to protecting your personal information.

They are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief