Description

Engineering project managers and project engineers schedule, manage and oversee engineering projects for quality of work, timeliness and completion within budget, plan, design and specify materials and equipment for the project and create necessary technical drawings.

Tasks

• Draws up budgets and timescales for new engineering projects based on clients’ requirements briefs project team, contractors and suppliers assembles information for invoicing at the end of projects plans work schedules for engineering projects based on prior discussion with client and contractors regularly inspects and monitors progress and quality of work, ensures legal requirements are met identifies defects in work and proposes corrections records, monitors and reports progress ensures that equipment, operation and maintenance comply with design specifications and safety standards

Entry Requirements

Engineering project managers and project engineers usually possess an accredited university degree. After qualifying, periods of appropriate training and experience are required before membership of a chartered engineering institution is attainable. Incorporated engineers possess an accredited university degree, BTEC/SQA award or an apprenticeship leading to an NVQ/SVQ at Level 4. All routes are followed by periods of appropriate training and relevant experience.