Project Engineer

Project Engineers

Location: Bristol

Duration: 6 Months Contract

Additional Clearances: Must eligible for SC clearance

Brief

Project Engineers needed for a respected and highly reputable Aerospace organisation based in Bristol. A Fixed Wing Project Engineer reporting to the BDUK Project Engineering Manager. The roles will assist the UK Chief Engineer and Engineering Programme Lead in the delivery of E7 Wedgetail Ground Support Segment (GSS) programme objectives, ensuring that assigned activities are appropriately coordinated and reported by performing the role of Project Engineer

What the role entails:

Some of the main duties of the Project Engineers will include:

• Provides the Engineering leadership to project teams representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources and customers.
• Technically leads proposal development activities where required. Develops statements of work (SOWs) to satisfy research and development, ongoing and new business requirements. Works with customers and management to obtain agreement/approval.
• Leads project execution to complete the work statement. Coordinates baseline management throughout the project lifecycle. Identifies and reports performance metrics. Responds to changes to SOW, assesses the impact and negotiates proposed changes to determine modifications to the deliverables, resources, costs and schedules.
• Tracks the status of all GSS programme deliverables
• Plans, identifies, and coordinates resources required over the life of the E-7 Wedgetail programme.
• Manages risks, issues and opportunities (RIOs). Defines plans for risk mitigation and opportunity realisation.
• Compares actual results to baseline plan to assess project/programme performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned. Provides technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of project/programme and team plans.

What experience you need to be the successful Project Engineers:

• Experience planning and delivering complex development programs
• Experience working in a systems of systems environment, managing interfaces and risk
• Experience in mission systems, training or avionics domains is preferable
• Experience working as part of a global team
• A collaborative team player that takes initiative and drives quality
• Degree in relevant aerospace-related subject (preferred but not essential) or equivalent Industry experience
• Previous experience working with military aircraft is highly preferred
• Registration with the Engineering Council as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) (Preferred but not Essential) or have the ability to work towards IEng/CEng.

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Engineers to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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