Project Engineer

Overview

At Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, we do work that matters - and we do it together. Our teams design, build and support advanced aerostructures, space and defence solutions, with safety, quality and trust at the heart of everything we do.

People are respected, ideas are listened to, and good work is recognised.

We offer real career paths, flexibility where possible, and the opportunity to work on innovative projects that keep aircraft flying and help shape what comes next.

Project Engineer - Plant Engineering

£44,839 Starting

Benefits

• 36 hour working week (half day Friday)
• Generous holidays
• Range of flexible schedules
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Death in service payment
• Company occupational sick scheme
• On site Occupational Health Department
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and growth
• Coaching and mentoring
• Opportunity for advancement
• Free car parking
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Short term incentive Plan
• Private medical coverage
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To assist in the project management associated with the procurement, installation and commissioning of company capital equipment and plant. This will include aspects of design, specification writing, planning, costing, equipment selection, construction, installation, commissioning, test and acceptance of a wide spectrum of capital projects.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Process CAAR applications from initial design to final completion, involving preliminary design and estimate of cost.
• Develop/modify AUTOCAD P&ID & layout drawings for the application of mechanical/electrical installation, equipment installation and new facilities.
• Organising, planning and controlling a specified number of capital projects ensuring they are completed on time, within budget and to an acceptable quality and technical standard.
• Attending site meetings in relation to capital expenditure projects, to arrange programmes, record and publish minutes.
• Preparing engineering design briefs, specification and scheme designs, obtaining tenders and preparing CAAR justification.
• Liaising between contractors, operations personnel and Plant Engineers, detailing feedback and progress.
• Preparing order requests for materials.
• Lead and participate in Hazop assessments for new projects & ensure completion of all assigned activities resulting from the assessments.

Qualifications

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient detail is provided on the application form to demonstrate how the applicant meets essential job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes.

Candidates must:

• Candidates must have attained a minimum of a HNC or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline with 5 years' Plant Engineering or Facilities experience.
• Strong computer literacy skills.
• A high level of self motivation and commitment.
• Good communication skills.
• A basic understanding of relevant statutory obligations and legal requirements.
• Experience in AUTOCAD.

Desirable:

Preferably professional experience in wastewater and deionized water plants or capital project experience within the aerospace industry.

Completed applications must be submitted by 4pm Tuesday 24th February 2026.

Please Note:

We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under represented in our workforce.