Project Engineer

Millbank; Chirk; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking a Contract Project Engineer at its Chirk site to drive ATEX-related projects, identify dust explosion hazards and improve site compliance. You will lead scoping, budgeting and execution, collaborating with operations, EHS and maintenance teams to deliver safe, compliant outcomes.

Applicants should bring strong ATEX knowledge, hands-on project management and experience in process/manufacturing environments, with a track record of delivering risk-based improvements

Qualifications

• ATEX experience in process/manufacturing industries.
• Experience identifying and mitigating dust explosion hazards.
• Ability to develop CAPEX estimates and business cases.
• Proven project management across lifecycle from concept to implementation.
• Strong stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead ATEX-related projects across the site.
• Assess plant/equipment to identify ATEX gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, EHS and maintenance teams.
• Develop scopes, budgets and business cases for investments.
• Ensure projects deliver safe, compliant, and on-time results.
• Coordinate with contractors and suppliers as required.
• Provide progress updates and manage risks.

Skills

ATEX experience

Dust explosion risk assessment

Project management

CAPEX budgeting

Stakeholder management

Site risk identification

Independent working

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about solving problems, improving processes and delivering high-quality engineering solutions?

Looking for a role where you can take ownership, collaborate with talented teams and develop your technical expertise?

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Contract Project Engineer to support a leading blue-chip FMCG company at their Chirk manufacturing site on a significant ATEX project programme.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing project scopes aimed at identifying and reducing dust explosion hazards, improving site compliance and delivering practical engineering solutions across the process environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer with a strong ATEX / combustible dust background to take ownership of projects from initial site assessment and risk identification through to scope development, budget approval and implementation.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Lead the development and implementation of ATEX-related engineering projects across the site.
• Assess existing plant, equipment and processes to identify ATEX gaps, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with the site engineering, operations, EHS and maintenance teams to understand hazards and develop appropriate engineering solutions.
• Develop project scopes to reduce and control combustible dust hazards and associated explosion risks.
• Provide technical input and recommendations based on current ATEX requirements, industry standards and good engineering practice.
• Develop CAPEX estimates, project budgets and business cases to support investment decisions.
• Prepare project documentation and secure the necessary budget approval and stakeholder sign-off.
• Manage projects through the engineering lifecycle, from initial concept and scope development through to implementation and completion.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors and specialist suppliers as required.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, effectively and in line with agreed scope, budget and timescales.
• Provide clear progress updates and communicate project risks, issues and requirements to key stakeholders.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Strong, demonstrable ATEX experience, ideally gained within a process, manufacturing, food, FMCG, chemical or similarly hazardous industry.
• Proven experience working with combustible dust / dust explosion hazards and delivering engineering projects designed to reduce associated risks.
• A strong understanding of ATEX principles and their practical application within an operational manufacturing environment.
• Experience undertaking site assessments, gap analysis and risk identification.
• Proven ability to develop practical engineering solutions in collaboration with operations and site engineering teams.
• Strong project engineering and project management experience.
• Experience developing detailed project scopes, cost estimates and CAPEX proposals.
• Experience securing budget approval and taking projects from concept through to implementation.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership and operate effectively within a busy manufacturing environment.

It's great if you also have the following

• Experience within the food, FMCG or process manufacturing sector.
• Experience with dust extraction, containment, explosion protection or other combustible dust risk-reduction measures.
• Previous experience working on ATEX improvement programmes or site-wide ATEX remediation projects.
• Engineering qualification or equivalent practical engineering experience.
• Experience managing contractors and specialist engineering suppliers.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.