Senior Project Engineer

JR United Kingdom; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food branding sector is searching for a Senior Project Engineer focused on Robotics & Automation. The role involves leading key projects to modernise operations, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery while managing a dynamic team and stakeholders. Competitive salary, company car, and comprehensive benefits included.

Benefits

Company car

25% bonus

Fully expensed business travel

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Share options

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of Engineering Project Management experience within UK FMCG Manufacturing.
• Extensive experience in Automation & Robotics project delivery.
• Prince2 certification required; NEBOSH & IOSH desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to modernise manufacturing infrastructure.
• Coordinate contractors and stakeholders to ensure project delivery.
• Act as the subject matter expert on Robotics & Automation.

Skills

Project Management

Robotics

Automation

Education

Engineering degree

Prince2 certification

NEBOSH qualifications

IOSH qualifications

Job description

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Alexander Steele continues to work in partnership with one of the world's most recognisable food brands to support them with a business-critical search for a Senior Project Engineer focusing on Robotics & Automation for the UK & I operations. Salary up to £75k, plus car, 25% bonus, pension, private healthcare, and share options.

The Role:

These projects will modernise and future-proof our partner's manufacturing, logistics, storage, and distribution infrastructure. In this role, you will lead projects, ensure they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. You will partner with and lead a dynamic team of engineers and technical experts, coordinate all contractors, and act as the key liaison among all stakeholders. You will be the subject matter expert on Robotics & Automation with a strategic, dynamic, and influential approach to ensuring ROI on all projects.

This role is field-based; if you live between the Midlands and Manchester, you will be well-positioned for this opportunity, with all travel expenses covered. The role reports to the Director of Engineering & Projects.

What We're Looking For:

• Fully qualified Engineer with 5-10 years of Engineering Project Management experience within UK FMCG Manufacturing.
• Extensive experience in Automation & Robotics project delivery.
• Prince2 certification.
• NEBOSH & IOSH qualifications are desirable.

What Our Client is Offering:

• Basic salary up to £75k
• Bonus 25%
• Company car
• Fully expensed business travel
• Pension scheme

If you're interested, please contact Giuseppe Leo at 07857 348079 or email [emailprotected] to arrange a discussion. No applications will be accepted without an initial informal chat about the role, requirements, and your suitability. I look forward to speaking with you.