Role: Project Engineer

Salary: £42,000 - £48,000 per annum, plus annual bonus and benefits package

Location: Gateshead

GEM Partnership is delighted to exclusively partner with OES Group in their search for a Project Engineer.

Founded in Birtley, with a now truly global reach, OES Group is a leading manufacturer of specialist offshore renewable ICCP (Impressed Current Cathodic Protection) systems, supporting major offshore energy projects across the UK and internationally.

Last year the business acquired a facility on Team Valley and their stellar trajectory was recognised with the award for Fastest Growing Medium Business at the 2024 North East Fastest 50 Awards, in the £10m - £30m turnover category.

They are seeking an ambitious and driven Project Engineer to join their growing team and take ownership of the offshore handover and execution phases of their renewable energy projects. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to take the next step in their career within a fast-paced and expanding sector.

The Role

As Project Engineer, you will manage the successful handover of projects from manufacturing through to offshore execution, ensuring campaigns are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

You will be the key point of coordination between internal teams, offshore personnel, and clients throughout the delivery phase of each project.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage offshore project handover phases for manufactured ICCP systems
• Develop, prepare and present installation methodologies and work packs to clients
• Produce visual installation plans using Navisworks and Autodesk Inventor
• Coordinate day-to-day activities with Offshore Works teams including:
• Document Control
• HSE
• Offshore Technicians
• Operations support teams
• Lead regular client progress meetings (primarily online, with some onsite attendance)
• Support mobilisation, offshore campaign planning and post-installation close out
• Ensure all works are delivered in line with project schedules, quality requirements and HSE standards
• Attend offshore or site locations when required (work uplifts applicable)

The Person:

• Previous experience in a Technical / Project Engineer or similar delivery role
• Experience within offshore renewables, marine, fabrication, engineering or related sectors preferred
• Strong working knowledge of Navisworks and Autodesk Inventor
• Ability to produce and present installation / works methodologies confidently to clients
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Full UK driving licence preferred

The role is based from their Gateshead site, offering hybrid working once fully up to speed, and may require occasional travel to client sites, including overseas travel. If you feel you have the qualities our client is seeking, please forward your CV and covering letter indicating your current package to Graeme Parker at GEM Partnership or for a discreet conversation call our Peterlee office.

GEM Partnership is acting as an employment agency on this vacancy.

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