Contract ATEX Project Engineer – Food Manufacturing

Talentmark; Wychavon; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentmark is recruiting for a Project Engineer on a contract basis, primarily on-site in Worcestershire with an initial 6-9 month horizon and potential extension. The role focuses on ATEX improvements across the facility and requires strong project management, tendering, and supplier coordination.

Ideal candidates will have 5–10 years in high-volume manufacturing, experience delivering £1MM capital projects, and familiarity with SAP and Coupa. DBS check may be required.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in a high-volume manufacturing environment (food/beverage/pharma preferred).
• Capital projects up to £1MM delivered with clear change control.
• Experience with ATEX regulations and equipment.
• Right to work in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering design and specs for authorised capital projects meeting safety, quality, hygiene standards.
• Manage site assets verification and write-off with clear change-control.
• Prepare and evaluate tender packages; conduct peer reviews; negotiate terms.
• Monitor project costs using ERP tools (SAP and Coupa) and forecast capital spend.
• Oversee contractors to ensure safe, efficient work at high quality.

Skills

Project management

Contractor management

Safety compliance

Lean manufacturing

ATEX knowledge

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Job description

Talentmark is recruiting for a Project Engineer on a contract basis, primarily on-site in Worcestershire with an initial 6-9 month horizon and potential extension. The role focuses on ATEX improvements across the facility and requires strong project management, tendering, and supplier coordination.

Ideal candidates will have 5–10 years in high-volume manufacturing, experience delivering £1MM capital projects, and familiarity with SAP and Coupa. DBS check may be required.