Project Engineer (Gas Turbines)

Mechanical Project Engineer

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Engineer to join a specialist engineering business operating within the aero-derivative gas turbine repair and overhaul sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer or senior technician looking to progress into Project Engineering.

Acting as the key link between customers and the workshop, you will manage gas generators throughout the complete repair and overhaul cycle, ensuring technical, commercial and contractual requirements are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Unlike many traditional Project Engineering roles, this position offers a strong technical focus, with significant time spent working alongside experienced workshop technicians, translating customer requirements into technical work scopes and overseeing projects from receipt through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical & Operations
• Manage engines throughout the complete Repair & Overhaul cycle.
• Translate customer contracts and purchase orders into technical work instructions.
• Interpret inspection findings, investigation reports and test results.
• Compile technical and commercial reports in accordance with company procedures.
• Provide technical support to customers throughout project execution.
• Maintain fleet records and customer statistics.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers during project delivery.
• Planning & Customer Management
• Provide regular project status updates to customers.
• Prepare reports for management to support financial forecasting and material planning.
• Coordinate project schedules with internal departments and customer representatives.
• Ensure contractual milestones and delivery dates are achieved.
• Commercial Responsibilities
• Agree work scopes and final quotation values with customers.
• Prepare and submit quotations, tender responses and commercial proposals.
• Ensure invoices are submitted promptly.
• Monitor project performance to maximise commercial returns.
• Forecast future project activity for budget planning.
• Manage high-value customer projects through to successful completion.
• General Responsibilities
• Support Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all administration is completed accurately and on time.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across engineering, operations and commercial teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality and environmental performance.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and Health & Safety requirements.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required to support the business.

About You

We're looking for someone with a strong technical background who enjoys solving problems and working closely with customers and workshop teams. You will be:

• A proactive and solutions-focused engineer.
• An excellent communicator with strong customer relationship skills.
• Commercially aware with an understanding of project delivery.
• Well organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and continuous improvement.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Engineering qualification or completed apprenticeship.
• Good technical knowledge of rotating equipment and/or aero-derivative gas turbines.
• Strong computer literacy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of Health & Safety requirements.

Desirable

• Previous experience within Project Engineering or Project Coordination.
• Experience working within gas turbine repair, overhaul or rotating equipment environments.
• Commercial awareness including quotations, customer reporting and contract management.

Who Would This Role Suit? This opportunity would suit

• Gas Turbine Technicians looking to progress into Project Engineering.
• Engine Build or Repair & Overhaul Technicians.
• Lead Technicians or Workshop Supervisors.
• Rotating Equipment Engineers.
• Field Service Engineers with gas turbine experience.
• Existing Project Engineers seeking a more technically focused role.

In return, you'll receive an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing and work‑life balance, including:

• Competitive salary aligned with current market rates.
• Flexible working arrangements, including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working where business needs allow.
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 10%.
• Ongoing training and development with genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing engineering business.
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