Project Engineer - Capital Projects

Nicholson Hird; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational manufacturer in the UK is looking for a Project Engineer to oversee capital and plant improvement projects. The role entails managing projects from development to execution, collaborating with various departments to enhance site efficiency. Candidates should have project engineering experience in manufacturing, a BEng/BSc in engineering, and strong problem-solving skills. The position offers an attractive bonus, generous pension, and healthcare benefits, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Attractive bonus

Generous pension

Healthcare benefits

Excellent learning and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a project engineer in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD packages.
• Experience coordinating various engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage full life cycle of capital improvement projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments.
• Ensure project evaluation and justification is completed.

Skills

Project engineering experience

Mechanical engineering knowledge

3D CAD familiarity

Contractor management skills

Problem solving skills

Stakeholder engagement

Prioritization skills

Team collaboration

Education

BEng/BSc in engineering or technical discipline

Job description

Project Engineer - capital projects - multinational manufacturer

We represent a highly reputable and professional multinational manufacturing organisation with a truly global presence, an excellent operational efficiency and on time delivery record, and superb opportunities for achievement, recognition and career progression.

A rare opportunity has arisen to join the business as a Project Engineer, working on a range of capital and plant improvement projects – from project development to execution managing the full life cycle including project evaluation and justification, contractor management and group reporting on all site current and pipeline projects. You'll work closely with departments across the site, to include process engineering, maintenance and purchasing, working as a team to ultimately improve site efficiency and capability.

Key skills

• Experience as a project engineer in a manufacturing setting with a breadth of experience covering production, maintenance and facilities related projects
• BEng/BSc or equivalent in an engineering or technical discipline – mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering all considered
• Experience coordinating civil, structural, mechanical, process development and materials handling projects (or a selection of)
• Familiarity with 3D CAD packages
• Experienced in contractor selection, liaison and management, including permits to work
• Sound problem solving skills, root cause analysis, Pareto analysis techniques
• Able to effectively and successfully engage with internal stakeholders and external suppliers covering a variety of specialisms
• Great prioritisation skills, methodical, logical and well organised, able to adapt to changing circumstances, and really thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative team player who enjoys working with others in a supportive and close-knit team

Join this people centric employer as a project engineer in a varied role, with a strong £1m+ project pipeline, on an excellent package to include an attractive bonus, generous pension and healthcare benefits, and excellent opportunities for learning and progression on a stable site with a low staff turnover.