Projects/Improvements Engineer

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Diss
Salary
Competitive
Posted
11 Jun 2021
Closes
09 Jul 2021
Sectors
Engineering
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently seeking a Projects/Improvements Engineer to join their team based in Suffolk on a full time, permanent basis.

This is a collaborative role and forms an important part of delivering the company's long-term strategic plan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* To work with internal stakeholders to define projects and their success criteria.

* To ensure that the scope and design of defined projects are compliant to current health, safety and environmental regulation and legislation.

* To co-ordinate all project elements including design, sourcing, manufacture, installation and stakeholder sign-off.

* To manage the projects within time and cost targets as agreed with the Maintenance Engineering Manager.

* Plan and deliver the necessary resources including internal and sub[1]contract resources.

* Accurately cost the necessary works, prepare and submit capital expenditure documentation to the Maintenance Engineering Manager.

* Evaluate the challenges faced by the organisation and take action to mitigate risks.

* Conceptualise and bring ideas and concepts into real life viable solutions.

* Ensure that sustainability and maintainability are built into delivered projects.

* Ensure that all functions under supervision operate in accordance with health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety of staff and visitors.

* Oversee and manage contractors while on site, including carrying out contractor inductions.

* Create and utilise a specification document to assist project management. Documentation will include a risk assessment and review of appropriate regulations as appropriate.

* Track tasks against an agreed project timing plan.

* Provide frequent written status reports to the Maintenance Engineering Manager and internal stakeholders.

* Work closely with Maintenance and Manufacturing colleagues to ensure project success.

* Contribute to continuous improvement activities.

* Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

* Carry out any other duties that may reasonably be requested giving due regard to your existing status and provide necessary support to the Maintenance Engineering Manager.

Qualifications/Skills/Attributes:

* Proven leadership and project management skills.

* Excellent relationship management skills.

* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex data and provide meaningful information.

* Knowledge of lean techniques would be advantageous.

* A demonstrable track record in delivering successful improvement projects.

* The ability to exercise substantial initiative and judgement in all aspects of delivering improvement projects.

* Excellent written and oral communication skills.

* Educated to HNC or HND level in an Engineering related subject.

* Ideally completed IOSH Managing Safety qualification.

* A project management qualification is desirable but not essential.

* The ability to maintain a positive approach and meet agreed deadlines.

* A strong work ethic with the ability to positively influence the behaviour of others.

If this is a role you are interested in, please apply online ensuring your CV is up to date

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