About the role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Engineer to join our expanding team in a dynamic design and production environment. The Project Engineer will be responsible for overseeing and managing engineering projects throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that they meet the required specifications, quality standards, and deadlines.
What you'll be doing
- Work with all departments to develop work breakdown structures and project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
- Identify and produce recommendations / solutions for resource or skill sets required to successfully deliver projects
- Plan, allocate, organise and prioritise project engineering tasks to ensure project deliverables are met
- Ensure that project scope and deliverables are clearly understood and managed effectively
- Coordinate with engineering teams on the release of technical information to all relevant departments and liaise with customer representative, sales team and suppliers to ensure the specification matches intended scope of work
- Work with engineering teams to ensure the right level of technical information is available for the given purpose
- Support with problem identification and timely resolution
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams within Kraken to ensure projects are delivered on time and to budget.
- Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Monitor project budgets, ensuring all activities remain within financial constraints
- Ensure that the company’s change management process is applied
- Maintain agreed quality standards across project deliverables
- Produce reports in line with internal procedures and / or contract requirements
- Assist with the development and continual improvement of internal processes and procedures
- Communicate with all departments and stakeholders to ensure that up to date information and project priorities are clearly understood and available
- Organise review meetings in accordance with company procedures and project requirements
- Plan and coordinate project meetings to enable effective and productive outcomes
What we're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline (eg Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering etc)
- 3-5 years of experience in a project engineering role, preferably within a manufacturing / workshop environment.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and design principles.
- Proficiency in MS Project, MS Word, MS Excel.
- Problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
Desirable experience
- Understanding of small boat design and systems
- Basic understanding of MRP
How you'll work
- You’ll manage your workload proactively, prioritising tasks to meet project deadlines
- You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to keep projects moving
- You’ll communicate clearly with stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency
- You’ll take ownership of your work, seeing tasks through from start to finish
- You’ll approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset
- You’ll maintain high standards of quality, accuracy, and professionalism
Why join us?
- Be part of an innovative and growing engineering business
- Work on exciting, cutting-edge projects in a dynamic environment
- Collaborate with a passionate and highly skilled team
- Opportunity to influence processes and contribute to continuous improvement
- Supportive culture focused on teamwork, quality, and development
What we provide
- 25 days holiday per year, plus paid bank holiday
- After two years’ consecutive service, one additional day’s annual leave up to a maximum of five additional days annual leave
- Holiday buy/sell, up to five days per calendar year
- Flexi working, core hours 10:00 to 15:00, subject to departmental requirements
- Private Medical Insurance with optional family cover
- Pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution, there is no cap on the employee contribution level
- Life assurance 3x salary
- Group Income Protection 3x salary, subject to eligibility
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing mental health and wellbeing support
- Professional membership reimbursement
Important to know
Due to the nature of our work many of our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to Government security checks.
Kraken Works Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities to all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fareham, Hampshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Have you been a resident of the UK for more than 5 years?
- Do you have experience in a project engineering role, preferably within a manufacturing / workshop environment?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
