Project Engineer

Nestle; East Staffordshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company is seeking a Project Engineer to drive the design and execution of capital investment projects at their UK facility. The role requires managing stakeholders and contractors while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant engineering degree, with experience in FMCG environments and project management. This opportunity offers a salary of £50,000 - £55,000 plus various benefits including a pension scheme and flexible working options, promoting diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

12 flexible days off

Bonus potential

Focus on personal development

Qualifications

• Experience in a FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing CAPEX projects essential.
• Strong attention to detail and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders and suppliers to agree on project design.
• Coordinate activities and manage contractors during installation.
• Review and control project spend with financial management skills.

Skills

Project Management

Health & Safety legislation

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Financial management

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Electromechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering

Completion of a recognised apprenticeship

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our team based at our Nestlé UK&I, Tutbury Factory. The Project Engineer will manage and design, install, commission capital investment projects on site and support the start‑up lead with the start‑up phase of the project, within the defined scope of responsibility or specialisation. Ensure that the objectives of the investment project charter, design specifications, Nestlé standards & international standards are implemented and adhered to.

A day in the life of a Project Engineer

At the concept stage you will engage with stakeholders, suppliers and technical support to agree a design that satisfies the technical, quality and safety standards of the business. You will prepare business case studies to present to the business for CAPEX funding.

At the installation stage you will coordinate daily and upcoming activities, managing contractors and suppliers, permitting work, visiting the site, ensuring site safety and install quality, while communicating progress, budget and timelines back to stakeholders.

To be successful in this role we expect you to ideally have experience working in a FMCG manufacturing environment. Having experience managing CAPEX projects is also essential. The ideal candidate will have ensured that the engineering side of projects—buildings, equipment installations, piping, utilities, etc.—have been implemented in accordance with the defined timing, cost and quality, the URS and characteristics of a unit operation.

Key attributes we are looking for

• Ideally degree educated in a mechanical, electromechanical, electrical, or civil engineering field and/or completion of a recognised apprenticeship.
• Technical knowledge and practical experience of working within Health & Safety legislation (PUWER, CDM, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with Safety, Health & Environment, Production, Maintenance, QA, contractors, etc.
• Leadership skills: ability to lead meetings, delegate tasks to other members of the project team, and act as a self‑starter with initiative to research topics and devise solutions with minimal supervision.
• Financial management skills: reviewing, controlling and forecasting spend, and working closely with the purchasing department to tender for and acquire new equipment.
• Commitment to a strong work ethic, integrity, honesty, safety, compliance and quality, with a high standard and strong attention to detail.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. We embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, enabling new, creative thinking that grows and enhances our business. People of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you for a full participation in the application process, please let us know.

We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity. Our people form a range of Colleague Networks that represent different experiences and communities, holding us accountable to create a sense of belonging for all. We are committed to equal opportunity for all and may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process.

Salary and benefits

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 depending on experience, potential bonus, generous pension scheme, 12 flexible days on top of 25‑day holiday entitlement, 2 paid volunteering days and other fantastic benefits.

Championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be.

What we offer

Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestlé, including a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays and flex leave, pension scheme, and a strong focus on personal development and growth.