Project Engineer - UK Wide in Gateshead

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

We are recruiting a Project Engineer to join the team on a full time, permanent basis. The role of Project Engineer works within the Projects team – Modernisations and Installations and coordinates the activities, resources and tasks that relate to a specific project and ensures job costs are kept within quoted parameters and provides progress reports to Project Manager. This is a nationwide role and will require the successful candidate to be willing to travel and stay overnight as and when the project requires (accommodation and subsistence will be provided). This role would ideally suit an electrically qualified engineer, who is looking to further their career within a project environment. You will report to the Project Manager.

You will:

• Conduct project related tasks independently and support the Project Manager in daily tasks and take responsibility in their absence.
• Lead sub-projects under supervision of the Project Manager.
• Assist in the preparation of Safety Documentation (SSOW, SSA, RAMS, Lift Planning). Training to be provided as required.
• Ensure the site team has all necessary resources to enable the project to be carried out successfully.
• Meet with the project team (Technicians & Field Supervisors), ensuring that each team member understands their responsibilities and accountabilities.
• Manage vendor relationships, relaying information between the project management and client.
• Coordinate queries and escalate points of concern to appropriate stakeholders, monitoring resolution and updating all involved.
• Carry out day-to-day project coordination activities, analyse and improve current ways of working where possible.

Qualifications:

• HNC / ONC Electrical Engineering.
• Involvement in engineering projects.
• IOSH qualified (preferred).
• Commercial acumen.
• Must be willing and able to travel nationwide (sometimes stay overnight) on an as and when basis.
• IT skills such as MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and adapt if problems occur.

We offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Annual bonus.
• Paid overtime and travel time.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Company car or van.
• Contributory pension scheme, life assurance and income protection insurance.
• Employee share save scheme.
• Retail, travel and leisure discounts.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Buy/Sell Holidays.

Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That’s why, with 16,000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.