Role: Project Engineer – electrically biasedLocation: Gateshead | mainly onsite + travelRole Type: PermanentSalary: £40k - £45k depending on experienceThe Role:The Project Engineer / Field Service Engineer / Systems Engineer engages with various internal and external stakeholders, including “down the supply chain” external contacts and “up the supply chain” customers. The role plays a key part in delivering technical services at customer sites our client’s factory, in the design, production and in-service support of new-build modern and legacy products, and delivering repair services to customer equipment.In-service support of legacy products is a specific area of responsibility, including the management of obsolescence, provision of Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) and processing engineering change for products.Skills & Attributes:Comprehensive knowledge of engineering across the full spectrum of disciplines, with an expected discipline of specific expertise.Proficient at working in small teams comprising a diverse range of team members with unique skills, managed via traditional or non-traditional methods.An understanding of the UK Defence & Security sector, or the ability to translate relatable sector knowledge: from Oil & Gas, Renewables, Rail, PolicingA basic understanding of how a private company operates, in terms of winning orders, delivering orders and generating revenue.Energetic, curious, methodical and determined; this role requires the ability to solve a range of technical problems, in hands-on and desktop-based technical work packages.The ability to present and communicate technical matters and recommendations to managementExperience & Qualifications:Essential:A strong knowledge base of all engineering disciplines.Experience of managing multiple engineering workflows concurrently, comprising different technical disciplines and adhering to differing regulatory standards.Demonstrable experience and knowledge of successfully managing a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.There are no specific qualifications that are essential for the role; however, subject matter expertise in either electrical, electronic or electronics-based systems engineering disciplines is a huge plusResponsible for ensuring that all work managed or contributed to is delivered in line with all relevant compliance regulations, technical standards, quality standardsDesirable:Experience of working in the UK Defence & Security sector is preferredExperience of delivering technical services and products to the UK public sector is preferredEngineering qualification at level 6 or higher, preferably electrically focusedMembership or professional accreditation with a technical institution (i.e. IET, APM)Additional Requirements:Must hold a UK driving license and be willing to travel domestically or internationally as needed.Must be capable of obtaining UK Security Clearance (SC).Note: Sadly, the client does not offer international sponsorship opportunities for this role.