Electrical Project Engineers

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Electrical Project Engineer

Location: Crewe
Contract Type: Full time
Start: ASAP
Salary: competitive (outside IR35)

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the delivery of heavy maintenance projects across our fleet overhaul programmes. This role plays a key part in ensuring projects run safely, efficiently, and on time within a fast‑paced rail engineering environment. You will provide technical leadership, manage project documentation, support production teams, and act as a key interface with customers and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

Produce and maintain project documentation including block cards, work instructions, WBS, and production plans.
Ensure all maintenance and overhaul procedures are available and correctly followed by the production team.
Lead daily production meetings and maintain relevant project trackers.
Support project mobilisation, delivery, and close-out activities.
Technical Support

Interpret engineering drawings and provide technical solutions.
Resolve material, obsolescence, and technical queries, including direct communication with customers.
Produce toolbox talks and single-point lessons throughout the project lifecycle.
Safety & Compliance

Conduct Health & Safety tours and support H&S Champions.
Ensure full compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards.
Support investigations into incidents, accidents, and near misses.
People & Supplier Coordination

Support recruitment and management of production teams.
Assist with day-to-day people processes including probation reviews and absence management.
Manage subcontractors and external service providers to ensure timely delivery.
Project Administration

Govern and process production time sheets and project hours.
Oversee accurate recording of authorised arising works (AAW).
Contribute to KPI reporting and contract performance updates.

Skills & Experience

Experience within rail vehicle heavy maintenance (preferred).
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and understand rolling stock systems.
Experience working in a safety‑critical engineering environment.
Strong understanding of engineering processes, production efficiency tools, and project governance.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and planning tools.
Understanding of ROSCO/TOC/FOC relationships is desirable.

Qualifications

NVQ/BTEC Level 4 in Engineering or equivalent experience.
IOSH (desirable).
Strong communication and stakeholder management capability.

Why Apply?

Opportunity to play a key role in major heavy maintenance programmes.
Join a forward‑thinking rail engineering organisation.
Work within a collaborative and growing technical environment
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Location:
Crewe
Salary:
£400 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Public Sector

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