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Project Engineer
 
Here at KDC, we are looking for a Project Engineer to support the Project Manager in successfully delivering high-profile programmes. This role is crucial for maintaining progress across timescales, budget, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and technical delivery.
  
Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Project Manager in organising, controlling and monitoring all aspects of project delivery.
• Track project timescales, technical progress, and budgets using structured reporting and planning tools.
• Prepare and deliver weekly updates to senior stakeholders and programme leadership.
• Maintain live project documentation including risk and opportunity registers, KPI tracking, and change notices.
• Contribute to programme-level planning and provide regular updates to key internal stakeholders (e.g. Programme Office, budget holders).
• Attend and support weekly steering meetings and full team meetings, providing status updates and structured breakdowns by topic.
• Coordinate procurement activity including goods receipt and system input.
• Manage budget spreadsheets and support earned value tracking.
• Monitor and report on project KPIs and ensure data accuracy.
• Identify and recommend improvements to internal project and reporting processes.
• Act as a key communication link between technical teams, leadership, and external stakeholders.

  
Skills:

• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong IT proficiency, particularly with Google Workspace (G-Suite).
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies, including planning, budgeting, and earned value (EV) management.
• Quick learner with a flexible, can-do attitude.
• Analytical thinker, able to handle multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Aerospace or test engineering experience.
• Project Coordination experience.
• Electrical engineering experience.