Project Engineer

Premier Technical Recruitment
Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3AE, United Kingdom
3 months ago
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Project Engineer (s)

Derby

to £46k + generous benefits - neg dep exp

Our established and highly successful Derby based niche sector client offers a range of highest quality services that encompass Project Management and Implementation, Consultancy and Software Development to blue chip clients worldwide, and as a result of continued success and an ongoing planned programme of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit a number of high calibre, enthusiastic and dedicated professional Project Engineer professionals to complement the existing Industrial Automation team.

Working as part of a team, you will be responsible for all aspects of design, implementation and test of controls and integrated systems and will program a variety of PLCs using Ladder Logic, Function block or Statement List methods.

You will be responsible for configuring SCADA software packages and User Interface mimic design and using high-level programming languages ranging from C, C++, C#, VB and VBA, and you will also undertake IP network design and configuration and the design and test of ELV electrical panels, configuration of CCTV, PA and telephone systems over an IP network and performing FAT & site commissioning with formal client witnessing whilst working collaboratively and proactively with the client-base.

To be considered for these varied and challenging Project Engineer opportunities, you will need to be a technically motivated professional engineer qualified to at least an HND or above in control, electrical, electronic or software engineering.

You will essentially possess a full UK driving licence and demonstrate at least 2 years' experience in delivering control / integrated systems using some of the skills listed above, and as the roles potentially encompass a wide range of skills and technology, further mentoring and training will be available for suitable candidates - providing a great opportunity to gain a lot of skills and experience from technical to project delivery.

Are you ready for such a challenge? Have you got what it takes to become a Senior Project Engineer of the future and join a dynamic organisation where you will be positively encouraged and empowered over time to achieve this?

If so, then contact Paul Simcox at Premier Technical Recruitment Ltd on (phone number removed) or email your cv in the strictest confidence to for further details

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