Project Engineer

Nicholas Associates Group; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in consumer goods manufacturing is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee technical projects from concept to installation. This role demands a mechanical or electrical engineering background, project management skills, and a collaborative approach within a dynamic and diverse workplace. The successful candidate will contribute to capital investment plans and ensure project timelines and budgets are met, within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

34 days of holiday

Pension up to 7%

Qualifications

• Experience in a production and manufacturing environment.
• Track record of delivering projects within a production facility.
• Ability to manage priorities, timelines, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial concept to successful Factory Acceptance.
• Support capital investment plans and specify technical requirements.
• Align with long-term asset management strategies.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Digital Proficiency

Continuous Improvement

Education

Engineering background (Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

MS Office

CMMS

AutoCAD

Project Management Software

Job description

• Job Reference: JN -072025-63127_1752837050

Have you previously worked in a production and manufacturing environment that produce consumer goods - fast paced production and automated machinery for example?

Have you come from a hands-on engineering background as a mechanical or electrical engineer?

Would you be competent working closely with the Engineering Manager and wider maintenance team (Maintenance Engineers) on CAPEX projects - driving projects from initial concept through to successful Factory Acceptance?

If so then please read on!

The basics:

Location: Near Ripley

Salary: £46,400 + bonus = up to £49,200

Hours: Monday to Friday 40hr week flex start but usually 8:30am to 4:45pm

Contracted hours: 40 per week

Holidays and Benefits: 34 days holiday, Pension up to 7%

Overview:

We now require an additional Project Engineer to join the team. Working in modern purpose-built manufacturing facilities for a company that produce a product that is always in need.

As the Project Engineer you will be working in a technical role managing projects for the site from initial concept through to site installations.

You will support capital investment plans, specify technical requirements for new equipment, and align with our long-term asset management life-cycle strategies and systems.

The ideal candidate Project Engineer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

- Have an engineering background mechanical/electrical from a hands on aspect - you may now not work on the tools but you should have experience being hands on at some point in your career.

- Track record of delivering projects within a production facility.

- Be competent in managing priorities, timelines, and budgets independently.

- Have a continuous improvement mindset, actively seeking ways to optimise and innovate, be proactive

- Have clear communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective cross-functional collaboration

- Have excellent People and resource management, including the ability to influence and coordinate teams

- Have Digital proficiency, with experience using MS Office, CMMS, AutoCAD, and project management software

Commutable from: Ripley, Alfreton, Heanor, Clay Cross, Mansfield, Nottingham, Derby and surrounding areas.

If you are interested in the Project Engineer role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this position.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

For more information on this vacancy please contact uson 01332360055.