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Contract Project Engineer

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 40 - 45 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Coventry, Warwickshire, West Midlands

Expire in: 15 days

Job Description

Engineering Project Engineer 

About the Company
 We’re working with a well-established business that designs and builds automation and robotic systems used across industries like medical devices and packaging.

They’ve built a strong reputation for solving complex engineering problems and, as a result, have a healthy pipeline of exciting projects ahead. With continued growth and a people-first ownership structure, they’re now looking to bring in an experienced Project Manager to join the team.

What You’ll Be Doing
 You’ll be taking ownership of multiple engineering projects from start to finish — making sure everything runs smoothly, on time, and within budget.

It’s a hands-on role where you’ll be coordinating teams, working closely with customers, and keeping everything on track commercially and technically.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Managing up to 4 projects at any one time
Keeping projects on schedule and aligned with agreed deliverables
Taking full ownership of project scope and customer requirements
Making sure key milestones (including payments) are met
Coordinating handovers between internal teamsBudgets & Resources

Managing project budgets, costs, and margins
Planning and allocating resources across design, build, electrical, software, and commissioning teams
Making sure the right people are in the right place at the right timeTechnical Oversight

Running design reviews and keeping engineering standards high
Overseeing purchasing to stay in line with budgets
Supporting the build, controls, and software integration throughout the projectCustomer Interaction

Acting as the main point of contact for clients
Keeping customers updated and managing expectations
Handling changes, delays, or risks in a proactive wayQuality & Compliance

Making sure everything meets quality standards and any relevant regulations
Keeping documentation accurate and up to dateWhat Success Looks Like

Projects delivered on time and within budget
Milestones and payments hit as planned
Smooth project handovers
Happy customers who feel informed and supported
Strong collaboration across internal teams
High-quality outputs from design through to final buildWhat They’re Looking For

Experience

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
Around 10 years’ experience managing engineering or automation projects
Experience working with regulated industries (medical, healthcare, packaging, etc.)
Strong background in managing budgets, timelines, and resources
Comfortable using project planning toolsSkills

Organised and good at juggling multiple priorities
Commercially aware
Confident leading cross-functional teams
Strong communicator who can work with different stakeholders
Good problem-solver who can adapt when things change
Detail-focused and quality-drivenPersonality Fit

Takes ownership and gets things done
Stays calm under pressure
Team player who works well across departments
Customer-focused
Driven and results-oriented

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