Project Engineer

Resourcing Partnership Ltd; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Project Engineer to lead investment projects aimed at upgrading food processing operations. The role involves managing budgets, coordinating with suppliers and teams, and ensuring project delivery to high standards. Suitable candidates should have a background in manufacturing and project management with proficiency in MS Office. This position offers excellent career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family

Cycle2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Background in manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience in managing projects in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exciting engineering projects such as installations and site upgrades.
• Manage project governance: meetings, documentation, procurement, and timelines.
• Coordinate supplier activities including hygiene, FAT/SAT, and PUWUR.
• Raise CAPEX paperwork and manage supplier quotes.
• Oversee contractors, permits, and site safety compliance.
• Build strong relationships through collaboration with operations managers and production teams.

Skills

Proficient in MS Office

Knowledge of engineering lifecycle and maintenance practices

Knowledge of project management tools such as PRINCE2

Job description

About the Role

As a Project Engineer, you will lead key investment projects to future-proof and upgrade their food processing operations. This includes installing, moving, and upgrading machinery as well as facilitating site extensions. You will manage large budgets, coordinate closely with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality and safety standards. This role offers excellent opportunities for career growth within one of the UK's leading food manufacturers.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exciting engineering projects such as installations and site upgrades
• Manage project governance: meetings, documentation, procurement, and timelines
• Coordinate supplier activities including hygiene, FAT/SAT, and PUWUR
• Raise CAPEX paperwork and manage supplier quotes
• Oversee contractors, permits, and site safety compliance
• Build strong relationships through collaboration with operations managers and production teams

About You

If you are an engineer with a background in manufacturing environments and are comfortable in managing projects this could be a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in project engineering through driving continuous improvement and innovation within a fast-paced food production environment.

Key Skills/Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office
• Knowledge of engineering lifecycle and maintenance practises
• Knowledge of project management tools such as PRINCE2 is advantageous

Benefits

• Refer a friend scheme
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year
• Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family. (Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed\'s Easy Diner and Burger & Cocktails)
• Cycle2Work Scheme

Our Referral Incentive: We offer a £500 referral if you introduce someone we place - see our website for details

Note: We regret that this client is not prepared to sponsor work permit or work permit transfer applications. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK