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£40k-£58k
Typical base salary
12 wks
Replacement guarantee
Delivery track record
Ask about engineering projects they delivered, and what slipped and why.
Technical plus organisation
They need both. Look for someone who understands the engineering and runs the plan.
Stakeholder handling
Projects touch many people. Probe how they keep everyone aligned.
How to run the hire
1. Define the projects
Be clear on the type of projects, budgets and stakeholders.
2. Score for delivery
Weight a track record of engineering projects delivered.
3. Source and screen
Approach candidates with relevant project experience.
4. Test with a scenario
Ask how they'd rescue a project that's slipping.
5. Reference delivery
Confirm projects landed to time, cost and spec.
Fees typically run 15-18% of first-year salary, capped and agreed upfront.
Nothing is due until your hire starts.
Usually 4-8 weeks.
The variable is how specialist the projects and sector are.
A Project Engineer plans and delivers engineering projects - installations, upgrades, new equipment or lines - managing scope, budget, timeline and the technical detail.
They keep delivery on track and stakeholders aligned.
A Project Engineer is closer to the technical work; a Project Manager focuses more on process and coordination.
Smaller projects often suit an engineer who can do both. We'll help you scope it.
Try: Tell me about an engineering project you delivered end to end.
What slipped, and how did you handle it?
How do you manage contractors and stakeholders? and What's the biggest budget you've run?
A range including manufacturing, process, energy and utilities.
We match project type and sector to your requirement.
Tell us about your role and a specialist engineering recruiter will call you. No fee until your hire starts.
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