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Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Project Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 30th October 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Duties:

General Project Engineering focuses on designing, communicating, and implementing an operational plan for completing an engineering-based project including:

Preparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc.

Monitoring progress and performance against the project plan; taking action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays

Identifying, developing, and gathering the resources necessary to complete the project

May include preparing engineering standards, designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors level.

Responsibilities typically include:

Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager.

Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower-level professionals.

Problems faced are difficult and often complex.

Position Description:

Lead the engineering delivery of programme content.

Managing communications with stakeholders, assisting performance through liaising with functional attribute leaders by leading Stakeholder Alignment session.

Lead and coach team members to success.

Apply Agile working practices.

Essential Skills Required:

Programme Management for Engineering Content.

Data Analysis Skills (using Excel, Jira, Smartsheet).

Good communication and presentation skills.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

Experience of delivering engineering content. Engineering Programme Management.

Agile working practices.

Methodical detailed approach to work context.

Analytical skills to identify how one issue can impact on another and put in place the required interventions through support or from own knowledge base.

MS Office and Jira/Confluence competencies.

Ability to present complex data & issues to a varied audience.

Experience of Problem Resolution using structured approaches.

Desirable Experience and Qualifications Requested:

Experience with propulsion or electrical commodities.

Experience in automotive industry.

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science.

Experience in 3Dx.

Ability to manage risks and issue.

Experience of supplier management.

Degree/APM PMQ/Agile qualified or equivalent experience .

Personal Profile Requested:

A person with a “can do” mentality.

An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.

An individual with the capability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with medium term planning.

A resilient and enthusiastic who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs.

An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members

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