Project Engineer

Work Lyf Group Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and equipment company is seeking a Senior Process/Project Engineer to support global client operations. The role involves producing designs and managing small projects, with a focus on hygienic processes. Candidates should have extensive experience in handling process and equipment bids, demonstrate strong communication skills, and possess a relevant engineering qualification. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working conditions after probation, and a company car or allowance.

Benefits

Company Car or allowance

Pension

Private Healthcare

Bonus

Death in Service + Income Protection

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in leading/managing process/equipment bids & proposals.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and technology for food/dairy/beverage.
• Experience in producing designs from a 'blank canvas'.

Responsibilities

• Produce designs, technical and commercial proposals.
• Project manage small projects and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Ensure compliance to QSHE rules.

Skills

Food/Dairy Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Client facing presentations

Process capacity calculations

Risk assessment

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Engineering qualifications

Job description

Senior Process/Project Engineer (Pre-Sales & Execution)

We at Work Lyf group are recruiting a Senior Process/Project Engineer for our global client based in Warrington. Must have hands‑on experience with hygienic installation.

Working for a leading engineering and equipment company, the Senior Process/Project Engineer will report to the Head of Project Execution for Non‑Alcoholic Beverages (NAB) and Home/Personal Care (HPC) and will be responsible for the production of designs, technical and commercial proposals and project execution (detailed designs through commissioning). He/She will also project manage small projects and support and mentor less experienced engineers.

Requirements

• Food/Dairy, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering qualifications
• Minimum 5 years' experience in leading/managing process/equipment bids & proposals
• Client facing presentations / design‑cost justification
• Engineering and equipment supply for hygienic processes – food, dairy, beverage, pharma or home and personal care

Capabilities

• Independently produce designs (P&IDs, mass/energy balances) from ‘blank canvas’
• Independently and accurately calculate process capacities, equipment and piping sizes
• Independently assess risks and assure compliance to QSHE rules
• Manage small projects (scope, changes, cost, time & quality)
• Manage a small number of engineers and contractors
• Support and mentor less experienced engineers
• Have in‑depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, formulations ingredients (liquids & solids), technology and equipment suppliers for food/dairy/beverage or home and personal care
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiating skills

Travelling

Travelling: This position will require worldwide travelling, company car and fuel allowance provided after probation period.

Working Hours

Hybrid working after probation period.

Benefits

• Salary Range: £70k but negotiable based on experience
• Bonus
• Pension
• Company Car or allowance
• DIS/GIP (Death in Service + Income Protection for long‑term sickness)
• Private Healthcare
• 5 days a week in the office during the 6 month probationary period, then some flexibility thereafter (minimum 3 days per week in the office). Not contractual