Project Engineer

Talentmark; Wychavon; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentmark is recruiting for a Project Engineer on a contract basis, primarily on-site in Worcestershire with an initial 6-9 month horizon and potential extension. The role focuses on ATEX improvements across the facility and requires strong project management, tendering, and supplier coordination.

Ideal candidates will have 5–10 years in high-volume manufacturing, experience delivering £1MM capital projects, and familiarity with SAP and Coupa. DBS check may be required.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in a high-volume manufacturing environment (food/beverage/pharma preferred).
• Capital projects up to £1MM delivered with clear change control.
• Experience with ATEX regulations and equipment.
• Right to work in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering design and specs for authorised capital projects meeting safety, quality, hygiene standards.
• Manage site assets verification and write-off with clear change-control.
• Prepare and evaluate tender packages; conduct peer reviews; negotiate terms.
• Monitor project costs using ERP tools (SAP and Coupa) and forecast capital spend.
• Oversee contractors to ensure safe, efficient work at high quality.

Skills

Project management

Contractor management

Safety compliance

Lean manufacturing

ATEX knowledge

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Job description

Talentmark are recruiting for a Project Engineer to join a leading global food brand company on a contract basis for an initial 6-9 months, with likelihood of being extended further.

Location

This role is site based in Worcestershire, minimum 4 days per week.

Company

Our client is a world leader in food, confectionery, and beverages. They operate in over 70 countries worldwide and currently have almost 100,000 talented employees working for them. They have a strong foundation of iconic brands, which makes them a very established company within the field.

Salary

£25.32 - £31.68 per hour depending on experience.

Project Engineer Role

This role will require a broad range of project management and engineering skills, with a focus on ATEX improvements across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• The development of engineering design and specifications for authorised Capital projects to meet requirements of safety, quality, and hygiene.
• Manage the sites assets in terms of verification and write off with a clear change control process.
• Ensure tender packages are prepared and reviewed, tender returns are evaluated, peer reviews conducted, and commercial terms are negotiated.
• Ensure project costs are managed using ERP tools (SAP and Coupa) and capital spend is managed and forecast.
• Manage contractors to ensure work is carried out safely, efficiently, to the highest quality standards.

Your Background

• 5 - 10 years' experience in a high-volume manufacturing industry, preferably food, beverages, or pharmaceuticals.
• Significant experience in the identification and delivery of Capital projects up to a value of £1MM.
• Demonstrated experience in project delivery in high volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience with ATEX regulations and equipment is required.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.

Please note:This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check