Project Engineer (CAPEX)

ZipRecruiter; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing business in Derbyshire is seeking a Project Engineer to join their technical team. The role involves driving high-impact projects from concept to execution, supported by strong project management and engineering skills. Ideal candidates will have a mechanical or electrical qualification with hands-on experience, looking to innovate and optimize processes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Time served engineer with experience in a production facility.
• Proven track record of delivering projects through structured phases.
• Competent in managing priorities, timelines, and budgets independently.

Responsibilities

• Drive projects from initial concept through to Factory Acceptance Testing.
• Support capital investment plans and specify technical requirements.
• Provide project documentation for capital investment approvals.

Skills

Project management

Clear communication skills

Continuous improvement mindset

People and resource management

Education

Mechanical/Electrical engineering qualification

Tools

MS Office

CMMS

AutoCAD

Project management software

Job description

Overview

Elevation Recruitment Group are recruiting for an established manufacturing business based in Derbyshire, who are looking to welcome a Project Engineer into a growing technical engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a proven track record in delivering CAPEX and continuous improvement projects, within a high volume manufacturing site.

Responsibilities

• Drive projects from initial concept through to Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), ensuring delivery is on time, on budget, and aligned with business objectives
• Responsible for delivering high-impact projects that drive operational excellence
• Support capital investment plans, specify technical requirements for new equipment, and align with long-term asset management life-cycle strategies and systems
• Interact with Engineering management to interpret requirements for the relevant strategy, provide a technical overview & guidance
• Work with the relevant departments to complete basic design concept and understand user requirements, communicate with a multitude of equipment OEMs (Both & International)
• Provide a clear and concise case for capital investment with project documentation completed & submitted for approval
• Contractor management and network building
• Weekly updates and monthly reports

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Electrical specialist with a hands-on skilled background in either discipline
• Time served engineer with experience in a production facility environment (apprenticeship minimum) having achieved mechanical/electrical engineering focused qualification
• Have project management ability, with a proven track record of delivering projects through structured phases
• 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