Principal Project Engineer
Principal Project Engineer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Project Engineer to lead the technical delivery of complex engineering projects from concept through to completion. This role will suit a confident engineering professional with strong project management skills, sound commercial awareness and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams in a demanding environment.
You will provide technical leadership across the project lifecycle, ensuring that designs, engineering activities and installations meet agreed requirements, applicable standards and client expectations. Working closely with internal teams, suppliers, contractors and stakeholders, you will help deliver projects safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering projects, managing scope, programme, cost, quality and risk.
- Develop and review technical specifications, design documentation, calculations, drawings and engineering deliverables.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to project engineers and wider delivery teams.
- Manage interfaces between engineering disciplines, suppliers, contractors and other project stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress, identify potential issues and implement effective corrective actions.
- Support procurement, tendering, contract management and the assessment of supplier proposals.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, quality procedures and health and safety requirements.
- Prepare and present technical reports, progress updates and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
About you
You will be educated to degree level, or hold an equivalent professional qualification, in an appropriate engineering discipline. A substantial track record of delivering complex engineering or infrastructure projects is essential, together with experience of leading technical teams and managing external partners.
Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills are required, alongside the confidence to make sound engineering decisions and influence stakeholders at all levels. Experience of working within regulated environments, using project controls and managing risk would be advantageous. Professional registration, such as Chartered Engineer status, is desirable.
In return, you will receive the opportunity to work on challenging projects, develop your career and make a significant contribution within a collaborative and technically focused environment.
Principal Project Engineer
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