Project Engineer

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Dunball; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Project & Process Engineering Team Leader to manage a multi-disciplinary team. The role involves improving manufacturing processes, delivering engineering projects, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering and proven leadership skills. This position offers benefits such as an annual bonus, 25 days of holiday, and healthcare options, promoting a results-driven and proactive environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Healthcare

Sick pay scheme

Half day Friday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading and developing engineering teams.
• Experienced in manufacturing process development.
• Formal project management qualification (e.g., APM PMQ).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers.
• Drive improvements in safety and efficiency.
• Oversee engineering project management functions.

Skills

Leadership

Process Development

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

Degree in Engineering (Level 6 or equivalent)

Job description

Project & Process Engineering Team Leader

Bridgwater

Monday - Friday

Benefits: Annual bonus scheme, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, sick pay scheme, healthcare, half day Friday

Do you have experience leading multi‑disciplined engineering teams? Are you able to improve manufacturing processes, deliver engineering projects, and develop other employees? Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes are recruiting for an experienced Project & Process Engineering Team Leader to head up a multi‑disciplinary engineering team. This brand‑new role offers the opportunity to shape the team, drive process excellence, and lead major engineering and capital projects across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of process, project, and automation engineers, plus project support and an engineering apprentice.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet site and departmental objectives.
• Provide coaching, training plans and ongoing performance management.
• Act as the process owner for core technologies including moulding, machining and assembly.
• Provide and coordinate process engineering support across all production lines.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, efficiency and competitiveness.
• Identify and implement new technologies, automation opportunities and equipment innovations.
• Lead the engineering project management function and promote best‑practice project delivery across the full lifecycle.
• Oversee the planning, delivery and reporting of engineering projects, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Personally manage selected strategic projects involving new machinery, installations and capital investments.
• Maintain high‑quality project documentation and risk management processes.

About You

• Degree in Engineering (Level 6 or equivalent) or suitable industry experience.
• Proven experience in leading and developing engineering teams.
• Experienced in manufacturing process development and continuous improvement.
• Managing engineering projects (planning, delivery, cost and risk control).
• Formal project management qualification (e.g., APM PMQ).
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Analytical problem‑solving and confident decision‑making.
• Clear communication and influencing skills.
• Coaching and mentoring ability.
• Strong technical documentation and reporting skills.
• Results‑driven, organised, and proactive.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

If you are interested in this position and want to find out more information, apply online or call Josh Hoyle on (phone number removed) or apply online.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position.