Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Wales; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company near Deeside is seeking a Project Engineer to manage project delivery, work with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a recognized Engineering qualification and relevant safety certifications. Excellent stakeholder management and analytic skills are essential. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Recognised Engineering qualification (Degree or equivalent).
• Suitable safety qualifications (i.e. SMSTS, FAAW and IOSH).
• Effective stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Exceptional analytic and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review project objectives and define full scope of work.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and prepare project Capital Submission.
• Manage project risks, including schedule and project conflicts.
• Prepare and complete CDM health and safety project file.
• Conduct regular project reviews and status updates.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytic skills

Problem-solving

MS Office competence

Organizational skills

Safety qualifications

Education

Recognised Engineering qualification (Degree or equivalent)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Project Engineer to work at their facility based near Deeside.

Position

Project Engineer

Competitive Salary + Benefits Package

Location: Deeside

Hours: Days Only (Mon-Fri)

Closing Date: 09/11/2025

Responsibilities

• Review project objectives and define full scope of work, complete Specification requirements for tender submission.
• Complete fair tender process for project proposal and complete T&Cs, manage contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and prepare the project Capital Submission CAF, manage the budget and timeline for project implementation.
• Prepare project timeline, manage cross functional stakeholders, plan appropriate window with the Operations Manager, Engineering, Hygiene, Technical etc.
• Manage project risks, including schedule, and project conflicts.
• Approve designs, ensuring compliance with PUWER, DSEAR, Food Safety standards.
• Review and approve RAMS before commencement of work onsite.
• Complete training to manage work onsite, issuing permits to work, managing high risk activities in accordance with legislation and company policies.
• Prepare and complete CDM health and safety project file.
• Induct contractors and manage health and safety whilst work undertaken onsite. Complete H&S audits. Undertake site EHS audits of the area.
• Conduct regular project reviews and status updates to stakeholders. Prepare monthly project update reports to stakeholders and stage gate progression.
• Be responsible for successful project delivery including management of stakeholders, project team, and effective communication throughout the business.
• The job holder is required to do all tasks considered as relevant by their line manager.
• Responsible for Food Safety, Quality and Legality.

Person Specification

• Recognised Engineering qualification (Degree or equivalent).
• Suitable safety qualifications (i.e. SMSTS, FAAW and IOSH).
• Effective stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Exceptional analytic and problem-solving skills, ability to quickly understand business processes and technical requirements.
• Competent with MS Office and standard Engineering applications.
• Organised and methodical.
• Highly computer literate and experience of all MS packages, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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