Project Engineer

Muller Dairy; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy manufacturer is seeking a Project Engineer in Southampton to deliver high-quality engineering projects. The role involves managing project budgets, improving systems, and supporting site leadership teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant STEM subject, project management experience, and strong communication skills. Benefits include competitive pay, a company car, and a supportive working environment. The position is permanent, located at Severnside or Droitwich.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Company car

Annual bonus - up to 10%

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

33 days holiday

Health care cover

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in relevant STEM subject or equivalent industry experience.
• Project Management experience, preferably within FMCG environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Continuously improve systems and support business improvement activities.
• Control project budgets from concept to closure.
• Coach site leadership teams on project management.

Skills

Degree level qualification in relevant STEM subject

Project Management experience/qualification

Ability to read and understand Engineering drawings

Effective communication skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Degree in Engineering/Physics/Maths/Science

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Mller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain. Mller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Mller UK & Ireland includes: Mller Milk & Ingredients and Mller Yogurt & Desserts.

Project Engineer – Droitwich or Severnside – Permanent Contract

We are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer to join us at our Muller Milk & Ingredients business, based from either Severnside GL10 2DG or Droitwich WR9 0LW. A full UK driving licence is required due to travel and project delivery across our sites, as required.

The purpose of a Project Engineer within Muller is to deliver best in class engineering projects to support the goals of the business vision in alignment with the OGSM strategic plan. You will be delivering engineering projects on time, in budget to a high quality standard.

Responsibilities

• Play an active part in continuously improving our systems and business and support improvement activities/events within all areas
• Have awareness of Total Cost of Ownership to deliver the appropriate fit for purpose solution
• Ensure project budgets are closely controlled ensuring forecast spend is apparent at all times from concept to closure
• Coaching and mentoring of site leadership teams with overall end to end management of minor capital projects
• Management and adherence to the Muller project management process and investment process for technical investment within the Muller Group (major capitals and minor in non-manufacturing environments)
• Ensure all project completion and handover documentation are submitted to the relevant site teams
• Support the wider project team to deliver the OGSM of the business

Key skills & experience

• Degree level qualification in relevant STEM subject (Engineering/Physics/Maths/Science) or equivalent industry experience
• Project Management experience/qualification; within FMCG Environment desirable
• Use of Project Management systems (e.g. MS Project)
• Ability to read and understand Engineering drawings
• Effective communication (oral / written) skills
• Ability to operate across all levels within the business
• Full UK Driving Licence

What's in it for you?

• Working within a globally recognised company that offers long term career opportunities and stability
• Competitive pay
• Company car*
• Annual bonus - up to 10%
• Free on site parking
• Supportive working environment
• Pension scheme
• 4 x life assurance & health care cover
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Access to rewards platform proving numerous discounts across various retailers

Job Details

Contract: Permanent

Location: Severnside GL10 2DG or Droitwich WR9 0LW

Expiring: 08/03/2026

Location (as listed): Southampton