Lead Project Engineer (Automation / Manufacturing)

Sheffield
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Lead Project Engineer (Automation / Manufacturing)

£50,000 - £55,000 DOE + Pension + Career Progression + Training + Early Friday Finish + Flexible Working + Enhanced Holiday Allowance

Sheffield

Are you a Project Engineer with experience leading a team, looking for a new and exciting role where you will play an integral role to the growth of the company, you will be rewarded with a fantastic renumeration package whilst being provided with industry leading training plus brilliant career progression opportunities?

Are you looking for a role that will give you control of complex projects in Automation and Robotics for a company that will continually invest in you and your career?

On offer is a long-term role where you will become a fundamental asset to the growth of the business. You will be working on a plethora of projects in the automotive, aerospace, defence and renewable energy industries. In this role you will be preparing, maintaining and presenting project materials for advanced automation and robotic systems.

This Company have been established for over 20 years and have a state of the art modern facility. They are nationally recognised for the specialist work they do within the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence and Renewable Energy industries. With the quality of their work they have created a strong reputation for designing and building complete process solutions to the highest quality, providing customers with great efficiency.

This role would suit a Project Engineer with experience in Automation, Electromechanical Design, Motion Control or similar who has a can do attitude and is an active problem solver looking for a rewarding new opportunity to progress your career.

The Role:

Initiate the project lifecycle, checking feasibility and working out budgets, teams and resources
Carry out planning, setting goals and objectives, defining roles and producing schedules and timelines for tasks
Select, lead, and motivate the project team
Keep the project on budget and carry out monitoring and control activities
Identify and manage risk
Make the client aware of milestone timelines
Report regularly to management and the client
Evaluate successes and challenges and enhance learning for the next project

The Person:

Project management Experience
Automation / Robotics Experience
Degree in Engineering or equivalent, HNC or Apprenticeship with proven experience in the IndustryReference Number: BBBH19963

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Keywords: Project, Project Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical, Engineer, Robotics, Design, Dorchester, Dorset, Automation, Automotive, Aerospace, Defence, CAD, Systems

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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