Project Engineer

Nestlé; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension up to 12%

12 flexible days

Volunteer days

Personal development support

Job summary

Nestlé in York/Girvan is seeking a Project Engineer to lead and support design, implementation and start-up phases of capital investment projects. You will ensure objectives, specifications and Nestlé standards are met while working with multiple functions.

The role reports to the Capex Manager within the Confectionery Category and covers York and Girvan sites, handling projects from £50k to £20m across a range of mechanical and electrical activities.

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship, degree or qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Technical knowledge of modern automation systems.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation (CE, PUWER, machinery safety).
• Experience contributing to or leading engineering projects in manufacturing (FMCG).
• Knowledge of CDM regulations would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of process and packaging equipment would be advantageous.
• Proficient IT skills including MS Office and AutoCAD LT; MS Project preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver capital engineering projects within agreed budgets and timescales.
• Develop project scope, schedules and budgets for investments.
• Collaborate with project teams to achieve successful outcomes while upholding safety and hygiene standards.
• Champion compliance with Health & Safety legislation and site procedures.
• Lead commissioning and start-up of plant and equipment against performance standards.
• Contribute to development of project scopes, budgets and timing for projects £50k–£1m.
• Coordinate and support third‑party contractors on site.
• Coordinate with Operations, R&D, Marketing and Logistics to align scope, timelines and budgets.
• Work in multi-disciplinary teams to achieve shared goals.
• Support environmental compliance and minimise environmental impact of project activities.
• Report SHE incidents and contribute to site SHE objectives.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Automation systems

Health & Safety

Engineering projects

CDM regulations

Process equipment

MS Office

AutoCAD LT

MS Project

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification

Tools

AutoCAD LT

MS Project

Job description

Salary Circa £55,000.00 Depending On Experience.

Business Area: Nestle UK&I

Location: York

Salary Circa £55,000.00 Depending On Experience.

• Potential, discretionary annual bonus
• Generous pension scheme - up to 12% contribution from Nestle
• 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement
• A focus on personal development and growth (insert relevant detail on study support, etc)

Some of our other fantastic benefits

• Potential, discretionary annual bonus
• Generous pension scheme - up to 12% contribution from Nestle
• 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement
• 2 paid volunteering days
• A focus on personal development and growth (insert relevant detail on study support, etc)

Although this is a full-time opportunity, please speak to us about what flexibility means to you as we are always open to discuss individual’s flexible working needs, don’t let this stop you from applying.

We are looking for talented people to join our Engineering Projects Team as a Project Engineer. The main focus of this role is to lead and support the design, implementation and start-up phases of capital investment projects across our manufacturing sites. You'll play a key role in ensuring project objectives, design specifications and Nestlé standards are delivered successfully, while working closely with colleagues across multiple functions.

This role reports directly to our Capex Manager within the Confectionery Category. Geographically, the role supports both our York and Girvan sites. The team partners with all factory functions to deliver the engineering elements of projects ranging from £50k to £20 million. These projects vary from new production line installations to modifications of existing assets and cover a wide range of mechanical and electrical engineering activities.

We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity. We proudly signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter, are committed to Disability Confidence, and have been recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for gender equality for three consecutive years. Additionally, we are a headline partner of Diversity and Inclusion in Grocery.

Your impact

We're looking for a Project Engineer who enjoys working collaboratively, building strong relationships and finding practical solutions to challenges. No two days are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of exciting projects while helping us continuously improve how we operate.

• Lead and deliver capital engineering projects within agreed budgets and timescales
• Support the development of project scope, schedules and budgets for new investments
• Work with project teams to deliver successful outcomes while maintaining high standards of safety and hygiene
• Champion compliance with Health & Safety legislation and site procedures
• Lead the commissioning and start-up of plant and equipment against agreed performance standards
• Contribute to the development of project scopes, budgets and timing plans for projects ranging from £50k to £1m
• Coordinate and support third‑party contractors working on site
• Collaborate with Operations and site functions, as well as R&D, Marketing and Logistics teams, to align project scope, timelines and budgets
• Work within multi-disciplinary teams to achieve shared project goals
• Support environmental compliance and help minimise the environmental impact of project activities
• Report any SHE incidents or concerns and contribute positively to site SHE objectives

Your ingredients for success

We're interested in your potential as well as your experience. If you meet many, but not all, of the requirements below, we'd still encourage you to apply.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate, but is not limited to:

• A completed apprenticeship, degree or qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Technical knowledge of modern automation systems with the ability to interrogate
• Strong technical knowledge and practical experience of Health & Safety legislation, including CE, PUWER and machinery safety
• Experience of contributing to or leading engineering projects within a manufacturing environment, ideally FMCG
• Knowledge or experience of CDM regulations would be beneficial
• Knowledge and understanding of process and packaging equipment would be advantageous
• Good IT skills, including MS Office and AutoCAD LT, preferable MS Project

What You Need To Know

Advert closing date: 05/10/2026

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect and we believe that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment allows everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovative thinking. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, parents, carers and members of the LGBT+ community. Please let us know if we can provide accommodations to ensure your full participation in the application process.

To find out more about Nestle’s commitment to DEI: Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

To find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestle: Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland