As a Project Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering capital projects, machinery installations and site improvements, working closely with Production, Engineering, Health & Safety teams, contractors and suppliers. The successful Project Engineer will have a practical, solutions-focused approach, strong project management skills and the ability to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within the required standards.
This role offers a competitive basic salary of £50,000, a quarterly bonus and an attractive benefits package, alongside a consistent days-based working pattern.
The Opportunity
Project Engineer
£50,000 per annum, plus quarterly bonus
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Manufacturing sites across Lincolnshire and Yorkshire
Regular travel between sites, depending on project requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Planning, coordinating and managing engineering projects from initial concept and planning through to completion and final sign-off.
- Overseeing the installation, commissioning and testing of manufacturing machinery and equipment.
- Coordinating essential site services, including electrical supplies, compressed air and dust extraction systems.
- Working collaboratively with Production, Engineering, Health & Safety teams, external contractors and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery.
- Sourcing suitable suppliers, obtaining quotations, raising purchase orders and coordinating contractor activities.
- Monitoring project progress, managing deadlines and ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with company standards.
- Carrying out site inspections, chairing project meetings and providing clear progress updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Preparing and maintaining project documentation, including installation records, machinery trials and final sign-off documentation.
- Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and implementing practical engineering solutions to improve site performance.
- Ensuring compliance with company policies, Health & Safety procedures and the relevant Integrated Management System (IMS) responsibilities.
About You
- Previous experience as a Project Engineer, Manufacturing Project Engineer or in a similar engineering project delivery role within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience managing machinery installations, commissioning activities and engineering projects.
- The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and project documentation.
- Strong organisational, problem-solving and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, enabling you to work effectively with internal teams, contractors and suppliers.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- A proactive, hands-on approach, with the confidence to work independently and take ownership of projects from start to finish.
- Flexibility to travel between manufacturing sites across Lincolnshire and Yorkshire as project requirements dictate.
- Experience chairing on-site project meetings, providing updates and gathering feedback from key stakeholders.
Benefits Package
- £50,000 basic annual salary
- Quarterly bonus to reward performance
- 33 days annual leave
- Free on-site gym
- Subsidised canteen
- Company pension
- Days-only working pattern, Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm