Project Engineer

Spirax-Sarco Engineering; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Cheltenham seeks a Project Engineer passionate about driving innovation in manufacturing. You will lead impactful continuous improvement initiatives, manage high-value projects, and collaborate with construction teams to implement advanced Future Factory solutions. Candidates should have a strong technical background, experience in project delivery, and familiarity with Lean and Agile methodologies. The role comes with competitive pay, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive benefits including healthcare and leave allowances.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus Wellbeing day

Private Medical Insurance

Bonus scheme

Share scheme

Enhanced pension plan

Life assurance

On-site gym

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Hands-on project delivery experience in engineering.
• Proven success in managing change projects.
• Familiarity with assembly and machining processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver projects for product quality and cost efficiency.
• Implement advanced Future Factory solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to introduce new technologies.

Skills

Technical engineering background

Lean methodologies

Agile methodologies

Project management skills

Problem-solving and analysis skills

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

HNC or BTEC Level 4 in manufacturing or engineering

Job description

Project Engineer

Location: Cheltenham, UK (On-site)

Benefits: 27 days holiday plus Wellbeing day, Private Medical Insurance, Bonus scheme, Share scheme, Enhanced pension plan, Life assurance, On-site gym, Free on-site parking, Salary sacrifice schemes for Technology and Electric Vehicles.

Role Overview:

Are you passionate about driving innovation and continuous improvement in manufacturing? We’re looking for a Project Engineer to join our UK Supply Operations team. Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering “Future Factory” projects and supporting production teams with impactful continuous improvement initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-value projects, influence technical decisions, and shape the future of our manufacturing capabilities.

Your objectives and responsibilities will focus on…

• Leading and delivering general improvement projects to enhance product quality, manufacturing processes, and cost efficiency.
• Implementing advanced “Future Factory” solutions to ensure capacity and capability meet future demand.
• Collaborating with Engineering and Business Systems teams to introduce new technologies.
• Applying Lean and Agile methodologies across all project activities.
• Developing business cases, managing project teams, timelines, and budgets.
• Supporting the full lifecycle of new equipment and process introductions—from concept to production handover.
• Communicating effectively with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors.

Your previous experience is likely to include….

• A strong technical engineering background with hands‑on project delivery experience.
• Proven success in managing multiple change projects using Lean and Agile techniques.
• A solid understanding of project management principles and tools.
• Experience working with external suppliers and contractors.
• Familiarity with assembly and machining processes, automation, or robotics.

To be successful in this role you will…

• Demonstrate Company Core Values at all times.
• Hold an HNC or BTEC Level 4 in a manufacturing or engineering discipline (APM, Prince2, or apprenticeship qualifications are a plus).
• Be highly motivated, detail-oriented, and skilled in problem‑solving and analysis.
• Demonstrate excellent time management, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Be capable of managing multiple projects using both linear and iterative approaches.
• Understand project governance, including relevant legislation, risk management, and contract negotiation.
• Show commercial acumen and experience with continuous improvement techniques.

Benefits

You will receive a competitive salary (and a discretionary bonus), flexible working and excellent benefits including 27 days holiday allowance (before bank holidays), 3 days paid volunteering leave, comprehensive private healthcare, enhanced pension plan, life assurance, optional participation in a Share Ownership Plan, free onsite parking, flexible benefits, and access to a personal discounts portal.

We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form or notify our recruitment partners.