We are recruiting for a Project Engineer to join a leading supplier of packaging machinery based in Hereford. This is a dynamic organisation with a growing team due to success! Working full time, Monday to Thursday 7.45am-4.45pm and Friday 7.45am-1.45pm in this permanent role with a salary of £40,950 per annum plus annual bonus!!
As Project Engineer you will report in the Lead Project Engineer, and work in a team of 2 other PEs with responsibility for managing and implementing new machine projects on customer sites across the UK and Europe (mainly Spain and Italy). This role offers an engaging blend of technical and commercial responsibilities, perfect for individuals passionate about project management and technical excellence.
Why This Role Stands Out:
- Diverse Responsibilities: This position involves regular visits to customer sites and suppliers, offering a dynamic work environment. Engage in technical training, machine acceptance tests, and clarify technical and commercial aspects of specific enquiries and orders.
- Professional Growth: Attend site project review meetings and support Sales Managers during customer visits and presentations, enhancing your professional network and expertise.
- Project Management: Oversee and manage the revenues and costs of multiple projects, ensuring contract profitability and commercial tracking of new machine projects.
- Technical Involvement: From initial design and build specifications to preparing and reviewing detailed tender documentation, this role offers hands-on technical involvement.
- Collaboration: Work closely with third parties, sub-suppliers, and internal teams, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements for installations, supporting the company's ISO Quality System.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilise the company's Internal ERP system to progress new machine orders, including raising purchase orders to suppliers.
- Review all enquiry documentation and agree on specifications.
- Prepare layout proposals in conjunction with CAD (with draughtsperson).
- Organise delivery and collection of machinery (both foreign and UK).
- Manage project timescales and identify/invoice contract variations.
- Plan, manage, and complete on-site installations.
- Utilise Microsoft tools such as Teams, Project, Word, and Excel.
- Provide detailed visit reporting and attend exhibitions when required.
Skills and Experience Required:
- Proven experience in technical project management within the engineering/ manufacturing sector.
- Knowledge of automated packaging machinery is desirable
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage project revenues, timescales and costs.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to prepare and review tender documentation and layout proposals.
- Familiarity with the following is desirable: Autocad, Salesforce CRM, Simpro ERP system or equivalent
- PRINCE qualified or equivalent is advantageous
- Logistics import knowledge would be desirable
Benefits Include:
- 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
- Pension Employers contribution rises with length of service
- Discretionary Bonus based in Company Performance
- Mobile, laptop and company credit card
- Use of a company van when travelling to customer site
- Death in Service Benefit
- Medical Insurance
This role is ideal for a proactive individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for both technical and commercial aspects of project management. If you are looking to take your career to the next level, this position offers a stimulating and rewarding environment.