Project Manager / Project Engineer
Dumfries | £45,000 + 10% Annual Bonus | Permanent
We are looking for a technically capable and commercially aware Project Manager / Project Engineer to take ownership of engineering projects from initial planning through to successful completion.
This is a varied, hands-on position combining project management, engineering, customer engagement and site-based delivery.
The Role
You will be responsible for managing a range of engineering projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing projects from initial scope through to completion and handover
- Planning and coordinating installation, refurbishment and repair projects
- Managing engineering teams and subcontractors
- Conducting site visits, surveys and inspections
- Preparing project estimates, quotations and technical solutions
- Monitoring project costs, budgets and profitability
- Producing project documentation, reports and GANTT charts
- Managing customer relationships and acting as a key point of contact
- Identifying and managing project risks
- Ensuring all work complies with health & safety and quality requirements
- Providing technical guidance to engineering teams
- Supporting business development through a consultative approach
About You
We are looking for someone who combines engineering knowledge with strong project management and customer-facing skills.
You should have:
- Proven experience managing engineering or industrial projects
- Experience with mechanical installation, commissioning and/or maintenance
- SMSTS - essential
- Knowledge of NEC3 contracts
- Strong understanding of project planning, cost control and risk management
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites
What's on Offer?
- £45,000 basic salary
- 10% annual bonus
- Permanent position
- Opportunity to manage projects from start to finish
- Technical and commercial responsibility
- Customer-facing position with genuine autonomy
- Opportunity to work on varied engineering projects
- Career development within a growing engineering environment
This role will suit someone who enjoys being close to the engineering and site delivery rather than being purely office-based.
If you're an experienced Project Engineer or Project Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd be keen to hear from you.