Production Engineer

Production Engineer, A&P Tyne

A crucial role, working within our Project Team and with our on-site Client team ensuring all aspects of the work that we are doing is planned, coordinated and expedited as needed.

Monitoring, maintaining and reporting the progress with daily project operations you'll prepare, schedule, co-ordinate and monitor assigned engineering projects.

In this role you'll be working on projects of national importance on some of the most sophisticated vessels ever built, helping to secure the nation's future defence. Could this be you?

Who are we?

A&P Group has a clear vision – to build customer success.

We have earned an enviable reputation for delivering engineering strength across the commercial marine, major fabrication and defence sectors.

From A&P Tyne we are currently delivering units for the Future Submarine Programme and so are looking for a Production Engineer to support this.

And what will you do?

• As specialists in the Heavy Fabrication of one or two offs we're looking to develop on your existing project skills with a view to managing your own Fabrication Projects in the future.
• With your Project Manager you'll develop the Project Execution Plan outlining how, when and by whom targets are to be achieved
• You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand tender specifications, technical requirements, and project deliverables
• Managing project costs, budgets, and financial forecasts you'll ensure profitability and alignment with commercial objectives
• Selecting, negotiating with, and overseeing subcontractors, you'll be making sure that their work aligns with project timelines and quality standards
• You'll provide technical guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring all engineering and production processes meet standard
• Monitoring production processes and quality control measures you'll ensure the highest level of product
• Addressing and resolving technical or operational issues during the project you'll minimise disruptions
• Preparing and presenting regular project status reports to management and other stakeholders, you'll be highlighting key milestones, risks, and opportunities
  
  

And what are we looking for?

• Knowledge of production processes and engineering principles with qualifications in Engineering, Production Management or similar
• Project management and organisational skills
• Experience in commercial management, including budgeting and cost control
• The ability to manage and negotiate with subcontractors effectively using strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Working experience with relevant software and tools like CAD and MS Project
  
  

Why join us?

• Personal Growth - This is an opportunity to make a significant impact while working with and learning from a team of experts from the marine and structural engineering industries. The chance to be part of a team making a real impact on the future of the business
• Financial Security - with important benefits like your Pension which includes a monthly employer contribution by A&P Tyne up to 4% and Life cover at 7 x your basic salary is part of your package.
• Healthy Living - At APCL we support healthy living and provide help when its needed. To ensure that you are able to take time off when you need it, we offer sick pay and to cover everyday health we have a health cash plan, which gives you access to money back on everyday healthcare costs. Your dental, optical and physiotherapy as well as wellness services including counselling sessions, digital mental health support, 24/7 virtual GP, and an EAP are included.
• Work-life Balance - We offer 25 days of annual leave per year plus Bank Holidays. Maternity, Paternity and Parental leave support you during those significant life changes, helping you to balance your family responsibilities with work.
  
  

Due to the nature of what we do for some of the customers that we work with, some roles working for A&P are subject to security control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform with us.

You must also undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check before your employment starts, which will include a basic DBS check.