REQ ID: 123719
JOB TITLE: Project Engineer
SALARY: £42,800 - £50,000
POSTING END DATE: 26.04.24 - 10.05.24
LOCATION: Gaydon
 
We’re re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology, and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Engineering Laboratories forms the backbone of JLR's internal vehicle test and development capability, and is responsible for a wide and diverse range of activities including Structural Test, Body Rig Test, Road Load Data, Analytical Facilities, NVH, Climatic Test, and Safety Test. 

The Technologies Development team are responsible for the design and delivery of facility components, test rigs and the infrastructure required to support physical test plans. The team also lead, from concept through to delivery, the delivery of new facilities, technology and infrastructure in-line with Product Engineering strategies and requirements.

We are seeking a Project Engineer to join this team to lead the delivery of new physical test facilities within JLR.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of new facilities, technology and infrastructure according to business and programme requirements. 

Adopt best practice project management principles. 

Liaise with teams across Engineering, Finance, Purchasing, Group Safety and Property on a pro-active basis. 

Hands-on approach to problem solving and implementation of solutions.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Health and Safety knowledge including PUWER, COSHH, CJRs, Design for Safety regulations. 

 Ability to lead and coordinate engineering projects with multiple requirements.

Communicate effectively with of a diverse range of stakeholders.

Ability to manage project deliverables including timing and spend targets. 

UKCA knowledge 

ECPL knowledge 

Educated to degree level in a related discipline or equivalent experience.

Experience operating and working in a technically capable team.

SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage. 

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.