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Job Title: Project Engineer\n Location: Whitstable Site - Maintenance Department\n Salary: £48,000 - £52,000 per annum (depending on experience)\n Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)\n Working Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm, Friday 8:00am-1:30pm\n\nAbout the Role:\n We are seeking a motivated and skilled Project Engineer to join our Maintenance Team at our Whitstable site. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering projects within a manufacturing environment. You will ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This includes overseeing the acquisition and commissioning of new assets, implementing software and hardware systems, and driving infrastructure improvements to enhance operational efficiency. \nYou will act as a key link between stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams, championing project governance and best practices, while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards. \nKey Responsibilities:\n\nManage projects end-to-end, from scoping and planning to execution, monitoring, and handover.\n\nDevelop and control project budgets, ensuring financial accountability and value for money.\n\nProduce User Requirement Specifications (URS), Gantt charts, and project documentation for clear communication and milestone tracking.\n\nLead the acquisition, installation, and commissioning of manufacturing assets with minimal disruption to operations.\n\nOversee deployment and integration of new software and hardware systems.\n\nDeliver upgrades to facilities and infrastructure to enhance safety, efficiency, and capacity.\n\nPromote project governance and continuous improvement within the department.\n\nCollaborate with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers for seamless project delivery.\n\nEnsure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements, including PTW, RAMS, and CDM standards.\nEssential Qualifications & Experience:\n\nHNC in Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, or a related discipline.\n\nProven experience in project engineering within a manufacturing or industrial environment.\n\nStrong knowledge of asset acquisition, commissioning, and system integration.\n\nExcellent understanding of URS development and technical documentation.\n\nFamiliarity with safety systems and compliance frameworks (PTW, RAMS, CDM).\n\nProficiency in project planning tools (MS Project, Primavera).\n\nSolid understanding of project lifecycle management, budget control, scheduling tools, and governance frameworks (Prince2, APM, PMI).\n\nStrong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a patient, problem-solving mindset.\nDesirable:\n\nDegree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, or related discipline.\n\nProject Management certification (PRINCE2, PMP).\n\nNEBOSH or IOSH certification

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