Electrical Project Engineer (opens in new tab)

Nestle SA; England; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 12%

Annual discretionary bonus

Private medical cover

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Nestlé Dalston is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join our Projects team and drive capital investment projects from design through installation and handover. You will work across Safety, Quality, Engineering and Production to deliver site improvements, infrastructure upgrades and energy efficiency initiatives.

You’ll manage project delivery, ensure compliance with safety standards, and support start-up and handover of new assets.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or recognised apprenticeship in a relevant electrical discipline.
• Experience managing CapEx projects, budgets and procurement.
• Knowledge of CDM, PUWER, LOLER, PSSR and contractor management.
• Ability to influence, collaborate and build trusted relationships.
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital investment projects from concept through to installation, commissioning and handover.
• Deliver engineering solutions that improve reliability, performance and efficiency.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Safety teams for successful outcomes.
• Ensure activities meet relevant legislation, standards and site requirements; support zero-accident goals.
• Support training, documentation and smooth project handover to operations.

Skills

Engineering degree

CapEx project management

Health & Safety knowledge

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree or recognised apprenticeship

Job description

Some of our fantastic benefits:

• Comprehensive pension scheme – up to 12% employer contribution
• Potential, discretionary annual bonus
• Private medical health cover
• A focus on professional development and growth

About Us

Nestlé Dalston is the home of NESCAFÉ and produces a range of Cappuccino, Aero and Coffee Mate products using highly automated manufacturing, filling and packing processes. As we continue to invest in our factory, people and technology, we're looking for an Electrical Project Engineer to join our Projects team and help deliver the next generation of site improvements and capital investment projects.

Working as part of a collaborative team of 12 Project professionals, you'll manage projects from design and procurement through to installation, commissioning and operational handover. This is a varied role where you'll work closely with colleagues across Safety, Quality, Engineering, Production, while supporting the successful start-up of new assets, processes and infrastructure. Depending on project priorities, you could be involved in initiatives such as upgrading site water infrastructure, delivering energy-saving boiler improvements, enhancing inbound goods quality control facilities, increasing manufacturing capacity through new mixing systems, or leading major process upgrades to improve reliability and output. Every project offers the opportunity to make a visible impact on site performance, sustainability, safety, and future growth.

Your Impact

• Project Delivery – Manage capital investment projects from concept through to installation, commissioning and handover.
• Engineering & Technical Excellence – Deliver engineering solutions that improve reliability, performance and efficiency.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Safety teams to achieve successful outcomes.
• Safety & Compliance – Ensure all activities meet relevant legislation, standards and site requirements. Support Zero accident goal through behavioural safety techniques.
• Start-Up & Operational Readiness – Support training, documentation and smooth project handover to operational teams.

Your Ingredients for Success

• Qualifications & Technical Knowledge – Engineering degree or recognised apprenticeship in a relevant electrical engineering discipline.
• Project & Financial Management – Experience managing CapEx projects, budgets and procurement activities.
• Health, Safety & Compliance – Knowledge of CDM, PUWER, LOLER, PSSR and contractor management.
• Stakeholder & Communication Skills – Ability to influence, collaborate and build trusted relationships.
• Leadership & Continuous Improvement – Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset and adaptability.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect, and we believe that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment allows everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovative thinking. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, parents, carers and members of the LGBT+ community. Please let us know if we can provide accommodations to ensure your full participation in the application process.