Project Engineer

Williams Recruitment Partners Ltd; Andover; On-site; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% matched pension

5% annual bonus

Death in service (3x salary)

Development allowance £3k per annum

Job summary

Williams Recruitment Partners Ltd is seeking a Project Engineer in Andover to support site investment and improvement activity. It is a hands-on, project-focused role with a clear pathway into project delivery on a manufacturing site.

You'll be involved in planning, installing and commissioning new equipment, coordinating contractors and ensuring work is on time and within budget, while leveraging your maintenance background on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship required.
• Maintenance Engineer background with electrical/mechanical skills.
• Electrical qualification is required.
• Exposure to projects, reliability, process improvement or installations.
• Strong hands-on engineering capability.
• Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in food/FMCG/manufacturing advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Work with engineering and operations teams to deliver projects safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate contractors and manage work to time, standard and budget.
• Assist with documentation, drawings and project updates.
• Identify opportunities to improve site performance, reliability and processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and future investment plans.
• Be hands-on on the shop floor, delivering projects.

Skills

Time-served apprenticeship

Maintenance Engineer background

Electrical qualification

Project exposure

Hands-on engineering

Manufacturing environment experience

Communication skills

Education

Apprenticeship certificate

Job description

FMCG / Manufacturing experience in a Maintenance Engineering Position is essential for this role

Role: Project Engineer

Location: Andover, Hampshire

Shift: Mon - Fri days only

Salary: Up to £55,000

Additional: 5% matched pension, 5% annual bonus, x3 salary death in service + £3k per annum DEVELOPMENT ALLOWANCE

Are you a time‑served Maintenance Engineer with some exposure to projects, reliability projects, process improvement or machinery installations looking to take the next step in your career?

I’m working with a well‑established manufacturing business who are looking to appoint a Project Engineer to support ongoing site investment and improvement activity.

This role is ideal for someone who has had some exposure to projects but is looking to build a stronger foundation and develop long‑term within this space.

The Role

This is a Hands‑on Project‑focused engineering role with a clear pathway into project delivery. You’ll be involved in supporting and delivering a range of site‑based projects, while still utilising your maintenance engineering background.

Responsible for:

• Supporting the planning, installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Working closely with engineering and operations teams to deliver projects safely and efficiently
• Coordinating contractors and ensuring work is completed to standard, on time and within budget
• Assisting with documentation, drawings and project updates
• Identifying opportunities to improve site performance, reliability and processes
• Contributing to continuous improvement and future investment plans

This is not a purely desk‑based role, you’ll be on the ground, involved in delivery, gaining real project experience.

What We’re Looking For

• Time‑served apprenticeship (essential)
• Background as a Maintenance Engineer (electrical, mechanical or multi‑skilled)
• MUST HAVE ELECTRICAL QUALIFICATION
• Previous exposure to projects, reliability, process improvement, or installations
• Strong hands‑on engineering capability
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Experience within food, FMCG or manufacturing environments is advantageous

Why Apply?

• Clear pathway into a Project Engineering career
• £3k development budget per annum, for you to choose courses and pathways of how you wish to develop with City & Guilds recognised courses, Prince 2 or more
• Opportunity to gain hands‑on project experience
• Join a business investing in site and equipment improvements
• Stable, long‑term opportunity within a growing manufacturing environment
• Salary up to £55,000

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who wants to move away from purely reactive maintenance and develop a career in projects, while still staying close to the shop floor.

For a confidential conversation, please apply or contact Alex Williams directly