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Senior Project Engineer

Premier Foods

Ashford

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GBP 65,000

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Job summary

A leading company in the food sector is looking for a Senior Project Engineer to manage capital projects. This role, based in Ashford, involves developing project pipelines, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with engineering specifications. As part of a major initiative to enhance operations, candidates with a degree in engineering and FMCG experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Company Pension
Sharesave Scheme
Employee discount platform
Subsidised canteen on site
Purchase up to 10 days annual leave

Qualifications

  • Up to 5 years FMCG background.
  • Extensive capital project management experience.
  • Demonstrable record in delivering engineering capital projects.

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end delivery of capital-based infrastructure projects.
  • Lead compilation of capital authority request documentation.
  • Develop functional design specifications compliant with standards.

Skills

Project Management
Engineering Knowledge
Team Leadership
Customer Focus
Capital Project Management

Education

Engineering Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Title - Senior Project Engineer

Location - Ashford, TN24 0LU

Salary - £65,000 per annum circa dependant on experience

A full time, permanent opportunity has arisen at our site in Ashford, Kent for an Senior Project Engineer to join the team.

You will be responsible formanaging the end to end delivery of multiple capital-based infrastructure, growth and cost out projects to specification, time & cost plan, achieving the highest of engineering and professional standards.

This is a great time to join the business whilst we are starting work on some new major projects and initiatives for our site.



The successful candidate will:

  • Development of pipeline of suitable projects, inc, feasibility studies, cost benefit analysis, etc.,
  • Lead compilation of capital authority request documentation / narrative
  • Lead and engage end users in the development of engineering scope
  • Develop functional design specifications in compliance with engineering & Premier specifications
  • Run tender and procurement activity with equipment vendor






What we need from you:

  • Engineering Degree or equivalent
  • Up to 5 years FMCG background
  • Extensive capital project management experience with a customer focus
  • Demonstrable record in successful delivery of engineering capital projects in FMCG with emphasis on specification /planning /implementation/ validation.
  • Experience of indirect management of multi-functional/disciplinary teams
  • Food processing and associated equipment knowledge


We are one of Britain's largest listed food companies, and many of our brands have been household names for over a century, present in 94% of British households. At Premier Foods, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.

The Benefits And Perks...

  • Salary of circa £65,000 per annum
  • Company Pension
  • Sharesave Scheme
  • The Hamper - our employee discount platform
  • Company Shop
  • Subsidised canteen on site
  • Purchase up to 10 days annual leave


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