Client Facing Constuction Project Engineer

Nestlé SA; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational food company based in the UK is looking for a Client Facing Construction Project Engineer to lead a major factory expansion in Staverton. The ideal candidate will have a degree in civil engineering and at least 5 years of experience in managing building projects. Responsibilities include coordinating with diverse teams, overseeing construction activities, and ensuring safety compliance. This is a full-time role with competitive pay and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working scheme

25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Pension scheme

Focus on personal development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing building projects in industrial or manufacturing settings.
• Proven experience in design management and planning application processes.
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations and site management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the building scope of a major factory expansion project.
• Coordinate with external design and engineering teams.
• Oversee on-site construction activities ensuring compliance.
• Lead preparation and submission of planning applications.

Skills

Design management

Construction safety standards

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

BIM 360

Microsoft Office

AutoDesk tools

Job description

Business Area: Cereal Partners Worldwide

Job Title: Client Facing - Construction Project Engineer

Location: Staverton, Wiltshire

Terms of Employment Direct Fixed Term contract 18 months – Competitive Salary. Alternatively Hourly rate Via supporting supplier. Inside IR35 Terms apply only

This is a full-time Temporary opportunity, but we are always open to discuss individual’s flexible working needs so please speak to us during the recruitment process to understand what this could look like for you

Position Summary

We’​re launching a major transformation project to expand our Staverton factory and significantly increase production capacity. As part of this large-scale investment, we are seeking a Project Engineer specialising in building construction project management to lead the delivery of the building scope, working closely with external architectural and engineering teams. This is a unique opportunity to take a leading role in a high-impact, multi-year capital investment.

As Project Engineer – Buildings, you will be responsible for managing the design, planning, contractor selection, and on‑site execution of the new factory building. You will work closely with external architects, civil and structural engineers, MEP consultants, and quantity surveyors to ensure timely approvals and successful delivery of the construction phase.

A key focus will be securing planning permission quickly, pre‑qualifying and selecting building contractors, and overseeing construction activities with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance.

This is a full‑time, fixed‑term opportunity with flexible working arrangements depending on the project phase. Full on‑site presence will be required during the implementation phase.

A day in the life of a Project Engineer – Buildings

• Manage the building scope of a major factory expansion project from concept to completion
• Coordinate with external teams including architects, civil/structural engineers, MEP engineers, and quantity surveyors
• Lead the preparation and submission of planning applications to secure timely approvals
• Pre‑qualify, evaluate, and select building contractors in collaboration with procurement and project stakeholders
• Oversee on‑site construction activities, ensuring compliance with design, safety, and quality standards
• Manage the construction and safety management team to ensure safe and efficient site operations
• Ensure effective use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) for design coordination, planning, and execution
• Monitor progress, risks, and issues, and report regularly to project leadership
• Ensure alignment with project timelines, budget, and regulatory requirements

What will make you successful

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing building projects, ideally within industrial or manufacturing environments
• Proven experience in design management, planning application processes and building contractor selection
• Strong understanding of construction safety standards including CDM regulations and site management practices
• Experience working with multi‑disciplinary design and engineering teams
• Proficiency in BIM tools and workflows (e.g. Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360)
• Familiarity with UK building regulations and planning procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoDesk tools
• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills

What you need to know

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of CPW – in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.

The closing date for this role is 29th October 2025

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

At CPW, our values are rooted in respect – for our employees, our customers and our consumers. That’s why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!