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Project Engineer

Posted 05 August 2026
Salary £30,000 - £38,000 per year
LocationNewcastle upon Tyne
Job type Permanent
Industry Sector TechnicalManufacturing
ReferenceJ140629
Job FunctionProject Management and Engineering

Job description

The rewards and benefits on offer:

  • Immediate start available

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.

  • Visible role within a growing engineering business

  • Free on-site parking

MTrec’s New Opportunity:

MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client in their 2026 recruitment initiative with the recruitment of a permanent Project Engineer to strengthen their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within a growing engineering business.

If you are a Project Engineer from Engineering/Manufacturing, apply now for an immediate response!

The job you’ll do:

  • Support Project Managers in the successful delivery of assigned contracts from initiation through to completion.

  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate all project-related activities, both internally and externally, to ensure the efficient execution of contracts for the supply of equipment and services.

  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring all contractual deliverables are completed and submitted in accordance with project requirements.

  • Coordinate the procurement of goods and services required to fulfil contractual obligations.

  • Monitor project expenditure, ensuring budgets are maintained and identifying opportunities for cost savings where possible.

  • Define project scope, activities, sequencing, and estimated durations to develop realistic and achievable project schedules using the EPMS.

  • Work closely with Procurement teams to ensure the timely sourcing and delivery of materials and services.

  • Collaborate with the Quality department to develop project Inspection, Test and Quality Plans.

  • Maintain clear and effective communication across all business functions to support successful project delivery.

  • Monitor and manage project labour hours to ensure efficient resource utilisation.

  • Control project costs, including materials, services, and labour, to ensure delivery within approved budgets.

  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication, reducing uncertainty and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Identify, assess, and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies to minimise their impact on project delivery.

About you:

  • Experience working within a Mechanically focused role within Engineering/Manufacturing (Project Management preferable)

  • Ideally qualified in a relevant Engineering/Project related discipline (NVQ, HNC, HND, Degree etc.)

  • Excellent communication skills at all levels

  • Well organised and self-motivated

  • Able to work well both independently and within a team

  • IT Literate