Project Engineer

Sofina Foods Europe; Livingston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Online Benefits Hub

Life insurance

On-site parking

Company pension

Referral programme

Job summary

Sofina Foods Europe is seeking a driven Project Engineer to own planning, coordination, and delivery of engineering projects in Livingston. You will lead from concept to completion, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high quality and safety standards.

The role requires strong CAD skills and a solid electrical knowledge, excellent communication with stakeholders, and proficiency with Microsoft Project to manage resources and timelines.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project engineering and project management.
• Strong electrical knowledge essential.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, confident at all levels of the business.
• PMP/PRINCE2 certification desirable.
• Proficient in CAD and project design.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders, providing clear communication throughout.
• Apply technical knowledge (including CAD skills and engineering background) to support project design and implementation.
• Manage resources and timelines using Microsoft Project and other relevant tools.
• Produce accurate reports and documentation, ensuring cost-effective delivery aligned with business goals.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice across all engineering projects.

Skills

Project management

CAD skills

Electrical knowledge

Communication

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Driving Engineering Projects with Leadership and Precision

Sofina Foods is looking for a driven and experienced Project Engineer to join our engineering team. In this key role, you will take ownership of the planning, coordination, and delivery of engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.

Working closely with engineers, contractors, and cross-functional teams, you will provide technical leadership and project oversight, promoting collaboration and innovation throughout each stage of delivery. You’ll also play an active role in identifying opportunities for improvement, helping to drive efficiency, embed best practice, and support the company’s long-term strategic goals.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is motivated by problem-solving, and enjoys seeing projects through from concept to completion.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders, providing clear communication throughout.
• Apply technical knowledge (including CAD skills and engineering background) to support project design and implementation.
• Manage resources and timelines using Microsoft Project and other relevant tools.
• Produce accurate reports and documentation, ensuring cost-effective delivery aligned with business goals.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice across all engineering projects.

The Ideal Candidate

This role is perfect for a proven Project Engineer who is detail-oriented, organised, and motivated by delivering results. You will bring:

• Extensive experience in project engineering and project management, with a track record of successful delivery.
• Strong technical and organisational skills, with a meticulous eye for detail.
• Strong electrical knowledge essential.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, confident at all levels of the business.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (PMP/PRINCE2 certification desirable).
• A proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset, focused on driving efficiency and best practice.

Why Sofina Foods?

• Competitive rates
• Online Benefits Hub
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Company pension
• Referral programme

Sofina Foods is more than just a food company. It’s a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact.

With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide, Sofina Foods is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe.

At Sofina Foods, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents.

Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world - If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector, Sofina Foods is the place for you.

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.