Project Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Heanor; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd. is seeking a Project Engineer to lead CAPEX and production equipment installation projects in a manufacturing setting. You will partner with suppliers, contractors and internal teams from concept to handover, ensuring safe, on-time delivery within budget.

This role suits engineers moving from hands-on maintenance or manufacturing into project engineering, who enjoy overseeing projects end-to-end and delivering tangible improvements on-site.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering CAPEX projects in manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on background in maintenance, fitting or manufacturing helps.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAPEX projects from concept through to installation and commissioning.
• Coordinate installation and commissioning of new production line equipment.
• Liaise with external equipment manufacturers, suppliers and contractors.
• Develop project plans, budgets and timelines.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Skills

Project mgmt

CAPEX experience

Stakeholder management

Equipment installation

Education

Engineering degree or apprenticeship

Job description

We are looking for a Project Engineer to lead CAPEX and Production/ Capital Equipment installation projects within a manufacturing environment. Working closely with equipment suppliers, contractors, and internal teams, you’ll oversee projects from initial concept through to installation, commissioning, and handover.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who has progressed from a hands‑on maintenance, fitting, or manufacturing background into project engineering and enjoys seeing projects through from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Project Engineer will manage and deliver CAPEX projects across the manufacturing facility from concept to completion.
• Coordinate the installation and commissioning of new production line equipment.
• The Project Engineer will liaise with external equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors.
• Develop project plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Work closely with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, or similar role.
• The Project Engineer will ideally have experience delivering or supporting CAPEX projects within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production machinery and equipment installation would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Engineering qualification or apprenticeship background desirable.

Ideal Background: We are particularly interested in engineers who have gained hands‑on experience maintaining, installing, or fitting capital equipment before moving into project engineering. This practical knowledge provides a strong foundation for managing equipment installation projects and driving improvements across a manufacturing facility.

Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, unfortunately, weare not able torespond to every application personally; therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies, please visit our website.

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