Electrical Project Engineer
Location: Crewe
Contract Type: Full time
Start: ASAP
Salary: competitive (outside IR35)
We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the delivery of heavy maintenance projects across our fleet overhaul programmes. This role plays a key part in ensuring projects run safely, efficiently, and on time within a fast-paced rail engineering environment. You will provide technical leadership, manage project documentation, support production teams, and act as a key interface with customers and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities Project Delivery
*Produce and maintain project documentation including block cards, work instructions, WBS, and production plans.
*Ensure all maintenance and overhaul procedures are available and correctly followed by the production team.
*Lead daily production meetings and maintain relevant project trackers.
*Support project mobilisation, delivery, and close-out activities.
Technical Support
*Interpret engineering drawings and provide technical solutions.
*Resolve material, obsolescence, and technical queries, including direct communication with customers.
*Produce toolbox talks and single-point lessons throughout the project lifecycle.
Safety & Compliance
*Conduct Health & Safety tours and support H&S Champions.
*Ensure full compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards.
*Support investigations into incidents, accidents, and near misses.
People & Supplier Coordination
*Support recruitment and management of production teams.
*Assist with day-to-day people processes including probation reviews and absence management.
*Manage subcontractors and external service providers to ensure timely delivery.
Project Administration
*Govern and process production time sheets and project hours.
*Oversee accurate recording of authorised arising works (AAW).
*Contribute to KPI reporting and contract performance updates.
Skills & Experience *Experience within rail vehicle heavy maintenance (preferred).
*Ability to interpret engineering drawings and understand rolling stock systems.
*Experience working in a safety-critical engineering environment.
*Strong understanding of engineering processes, production efficiency tools, and project governance.
*Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and planning tools.
*Understanding of ROSCO/TOC/FOC relationships is desirable.
Qualifications *NVQ/BTEC Level 4 in Engineering or equivalent experience.
*IOSH (desirable).
*Strong communication and stakeholder management capability.
Why Apply? *Opportunity to play a key role in major heavy maintenance programmes.
*Join a forward-thinking rail engineering organisation.
*Work within a collaborative and growing technical environment.