Location: Deeside
Security Clearance: SC required
Overview
We are recruiting for a Project Engineer on a long term contract to join a leading defence engineering organisation supporting critical avionics, electronics, and component programmes for the UK Armed Forces.
This Project Engineer role offers the opportunity to develop your engineering knowledge and project delivery capability, con-tributing to high priority Defence programmes.
As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for delivering a range of engineering projects (both acquisition and in-service support) using structured project management methodologies such as PRINCE2/APM.
There may be occasional travel to other MOD locations when required.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage engineering projects from initiation through to delivery
Plan, organise, and oversee all project activities to ensure successful outcomes
Develop and maintain system requirements, including ongoing support considerations
Create detailed business cases covering:
Strategic alignment
Financial and economic analysis
Commercial delivery approaches
Support technical activities including evaluation, selection, and verification
Ensure safety risks are managed to ALARP principles in collaboration with Engineering Authorities
Representing the function in cross departmental meetings and technical discussions
Support financial management activities, including:Forecast of Outturn (FoO)Skills & Experience Required
Level 4 qualification with advanced/higher apprenticeship OR Level 3 qualification with a recognised engineering apprenticeship plus relevant experience
Demonstrable engineering background - ideally mechanical bias
Project delivery capability within engineering/technical environments
Eligibility for EngTech registration (UK-SPEC)
Experience within project engineering or technical project environments
Strong planning, organisation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work autonomously and within cross-functional teams
Full UK manual driving licence
Security Clearance (SC) is required (or ability to obtain)
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Salary description
£26.00 - £27.00 per hour