Project Engineer

Gap Technical Ltd; Hawarden; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Project Engineer for a global manufacturing business near Deeside. The role involves reviewing project objectives, managing tender submissions, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a recognized Engineering qualification and suitable safety certifications (SMSTS, FAAW, IOSH). Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills are essential. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with a focus on project success and safety.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Recognised Engineering qualification (Degree or equivalent).
• Suitable safety qualifications (i.e. SMSTS, FAAW and IOSH).
• Effective stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Exceptional analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Competent with MS Office and standard Engineering applications.
• Organised and methodical.
• Highly computer literate and experience of all MS packages, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Review project objectives and define full scope of work.
• Complete fair tender process and manage contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and prepare Capital Submission CAF.
• Prepare project timeline and manage stakeholders.
• Manage project risks, including schedule and conflicts.
• Approve designs ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Complete training to manage work onsite and issue permits.
• Prepare and complete CDM health and safety project file.
• Induct contractors and manage health and safety onsite.
• Conduct regular project reviews and prepare monthly project update reports.
• Be responsible for successful project delivery.

Job description

Project Engineer

Competitive Salary + Benefits Package

Location: Deeside

Days Only (Mon-Fri)

gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Project Engineer to work at their facility based near Deeside.

Performance Objectives

• Review project objectives and define full scope of work, complete specification requirements for tender submission.
• Complete fair tender process for project proposal and complete T&Cs, manage contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and prepare the project Capital Submission CAF, manage the budget and timeline for project implementation.
• Prepare project timeline, manage cross‑functional stakeholders, plan appropriate window with the Operations Manager, Engineering, Hygiene, Technical etc.
• Manage project risks, including schedule, and project conflicts.
• Approve designs, ensuring compliance with PUWER, DSEAR, Food Safety standards.
• Review and approve RAMS before commencement of work onsite.
• Complete training to manage work onsite, issuing permits to work, managing high risk activities in accordance with legislation and company policies.
• Prepare and complete CDM health and safety project file.
• Induct contractors and manage health and safety whilst work undertaken onsite. Complete H&S audits. Undertake site EHS audits of the area.
• Conduct regular project reviews and status updates to stakeholders. Prepare monthly project update reports to stakeholders and stage‑gate progression.
• Be responsible for successful project delivery including management of stakeholders, project team, and effective communication throughout the business.
• The job holder is required to do all tasks considered relevant by their line manager.
• Responsible for Food Safety, Quality and Legality.

Person Specification

• Recognised Engineering qualification (Degree or equivalent).
• Suitable safety qualifications (i.e. SMSTS, FAAW and IOSH).
• Effective stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Exceptional analytic and problem‑solving skills, ability to quickly understand business processes and technical requirements.
• Competent with MS Office and standard Engineering applications.
• Organised and methodical.
• Highly computer literate and experience of all MS packages, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency.

gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.

Closing Date: 09/01/2026

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