Project Engineer (Food Manufacturing)

Russell Taylor Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food group is seeking a Project Engineer to manage capital projects in food manufacturing. This role involves overseeing project scopes, budgets, and timelines, ensuring safety and compliance throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree, strong project management experience, and effective communication skills. This position offers a permanent contract and competitive salary of £60,000 per year, along with perks like pension and life assurance.

Benefits

Pension

Life assurance

Subsidised canteen

Discounted staff shop

Learning platform

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience leading capital projects up to £250k.
• Safety training qualifications (SMSTS, IOSH, FAAW, etc.).
• Previous project management experience from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from inception to completion.
• Shape project scopes, budgets, and timelines.
• Negotiate contracts and manage contractors.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication

Problem-solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

Engineering degree (or equivalent)

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Vacancy Title: Project Engineer (Food Manufacturing) • Contract Type: Permanent • Location: Deeside • Industry: Manufacturing • Salary: £60,000 • Start Date: 2025‑12‑11 • REF: J91986212 • Contact Name: Hannah Williams • Contact Email: Hannah.Williams@russell‑taylor.co.uk • Vacancy Published: about 1 month ago

Role Overview

Project Engineer (Food Manufacturing). Own career development plan, pension, life assurance, subsidised canteen and discounted staff shop, learning platform & free parking. Ready to take ownership of exciting engineering projects and make a real impact? Russell Taylor Group are working with a leading UK food group looking to recruit two Project Engineers due to business growth – our client is looking for someone who is hands‑on, proactive, and ready to get things done.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects up to £250k from concept to completion.
• Shape project scopes, specs, budgets, and timelines.
• Run tenders and negotiate contracts.
• Keep everything on track which includes safety, quality, compliance & delivery.
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Technical & more.
• Manage contractors, permits, and onsite safety.
• Report progress and drive projects over the finish line.

The Person

• Engineering degree (or equivalent).
• Safety training qualifications (SMSTS, IOSH, FAAW, etc.).
• Previous project management experience (of the full process).
• Strong communicator who gets things moving.
• Sharp problem solver with an eye for detail.
• Confident with MS Office and engineering software.

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