Project Engineer in Hebburn

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on our fabrication work, part of projects of national significance, while working with and learning from a team of experts. We’re running projects that will be both challenging and demanding. Are you ready to make an impact on a range of activities from test procedures to writing up tech specs that will drive the successful execution of pre-planned fabrication projects?

Who are we? With a combined workforce of over 2,000 employees and operations spanning Gibraltar, Padstow, Tyne, Birkenhead, and Falmouth, Balaena is one of the UK’s most dynamic and regionally anchored maritime groups - combining industrial agility, innovation, and community partnership to support national resilience, commercial competitiveness, and sustainability across both naval and merchant ship sectors. The integration of our modern facilities in Gibraltar and Padstow with APCL’s infrastructure on Tyne, Birkenhead and Falmouth created one of the world’s most capable ship repair and shipbuilding groups - with a network of 12 dry docks and strategic reach across the UK and the Mediterranean. We respond quickly to defence and commercial requirements and deliver consistent quality and reliability to clients worldwide.

So what will you do?

• With your Project Manager you’ll develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation and budget management for fabrication projects.
• You’ll be providing technical guidance and solutions to project challenges through reviewing and refining drawings and specifications.
• With the fabrication team you’ll coordinate materials, tools and equipment to meet with project requirements.
• Supporting the Project Manager you’ll monitor, maintain and report progress and financial achievement of the project.
• You’ll identify potential bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to keep your projects to plan.
• With each project you’ll be finalising and documenting all project paperwork including arranging project wash up meetings.

And what are we looking for?

• Competency with MS Office and planning tools (MS Project).
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience in an engineering / structural engineering / ship building environment.
• Qualification at HNC/ Degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• Commercial experience and knowledge of project management principles.

Why join us?

• Personal Growth - This is an opportunity to make a significant impact while working with and learning from a team of experts from the marine and structural engineering industries. The chance to be part of a team making a real impact on the future of the business.
• Financial Security - with important benefits like your Pension which includes a monthly employer contribution up to 4% and Life cover at 7 x your basic salary is part of your package.
• Healthy Living - We support healthy living and provide help when its needed. To ensure that you are able to take time off when you need it, we offer sick pay and to cover everyday health we have a health cash plan, which gives you access to money back on everyday healthcare costs. Your dental, optical and physiotherapy as well as wellness services including counselling sessions, digital mental health support, 24/7 virtual GP, and an EAP are included.
• Work-life Balance - We offer 25 days of annual leave per year plus Bank Holidays. Maternity, Paternity and Parental leave support you during those significant life changes, helping you to balance your family responsibilities with work.

Due to the nature of what we do for some of the customers that we work with, some roles working for us are subject to security control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform with us. You must also undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check before your employment starts, which will include a basic DBS check.