Senior Project Engineer

Job Title: Senior Project Engineer

Location: Blyth, Northumberland and Newcastle upon Tyne

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Our client is a global engineering business with multiple sites in the North East. They are seeking an ambitious Senior Project Engineer to join their growing projects team on a full time, permanent basis, travelling between their Blyth and Newcastle sites. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Senior Project Engineer who enjoys working on complex engineering projects from initial planning through to delivery.

Culture and Company

Our client is a leading North East Engineering business. They are proud to invest in the development and knowledge of their current and future employees, offering a brilliant benefits scheme.

The Role

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will work closely with the Project Manager to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to specification. The Senior Project Engineer will support planning activities, coordinate procurement and subcontractors, maintain project documentation, monitor risks, and assist with reporting throughout the project lifecycle. The role may also involve national and international travel.

What We're Looking For

The successful Senior Project Engineer will ideally have:

• A HNC qualification or above.
• Experience supporting the delivery of complex engineering projects.
• Strong planning, organisational and project coordination skills.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies such as PRINCE2 or APM.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you’re excited about this Senior Project Engineer role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for.