Project Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Leicester is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to oversee projects from start to finish. You will manage contractors, budgets, and foster relationships with external customers. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering or manufacturing, a relevant qualification, and experience with continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including healthcare and generous leave.

Benefits

Pension

Life assurance

25 days leave + 8 Bank Holidays

Medical healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in an engineering, manufacturing or FMCG related environment.
• Experienced Project Engineer.
• Ability to manage budgets and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from cradle to grave.
• Oversee 3rd party contractors and ensure standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis to reduce costs.

Skills

Project management

Engineering expertise

Budget management

Continuous Improvement

Vendor management

Education

Relevant Engineering qualification

Tools

Prince 2

Job description

Project Engineer

• £50,000
• Pension
• Life assurance
• 25 days leave + 8 Bank Holidays
• 7% matched pension
• Medical healthcare

Location: Leicester

The role of Project Engineer will be as follows:

• To manage small to large scale projects from cradle to grave.
• Manage 3rd party contractors, putting in place expected working standards for work to be completed.
• Managing your own budget.
• Writing of CAPEX requests.
• Managing the tendering process and working closely with suppliers.
• Working with external customers.
• Providing engineering technical expertise.
• Part of your remit will be to promote a culture of continuous improvement using models to improve the reliability, efficiency and productivity of assets.
• Look at ways to reduce cost across the site, driving root cause analysis.
• Work closely with technical, production, hygiene and H&S to establish strong relationships.
• Being flexible to work with the needs of the business.

Experience & background required for the role of Project Engineer:

• Experienced Project Engineer.
• You must have worked in an engineering, manufacturing or FMCG related environment.
• You must possess a relevant Engineering qualification.
• Prince 2 desirable.
• Experience within Continuous Improvement desirable.

The company:

Our client is leading global brand who have seen significant growth of their business over the past 12 months. A leader in their field providing first class products into the packaging supply chain.

This company is a highly successful business with turnover over £1.1bn, whom I have worked with for a number of years

The business employ over 300 people and take a keen interest in local affairs, with strong links to local colleges and schools plus social events for employees. Thanks to this approach the company have an excellent staff retention ratio.

How to apply:

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