Senior Project Engineer

Randstad Construction and Property; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property seeks a Contract Senior Project Engineer specializing in Utilities, Civil and Building Infrastructure to lead a major CapEx project at a top-tier manufacturing site in Melton Mowbray.

You will own end-to-end delivery from design auditing and procurement through on-site construction, FAT/SAT and handover, with on-site emphasis during installation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years on-site field engineering experience in manufacturing.
• 3+ years as Project Engineer / Package Engineer managing multi-disciplinary capital projects.
• Proven track record auditing third-party engineering designs.
• Strong knowledge of hygienic design and food safety standards (HACCP, GMP).
• Fluent local language speaker with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, audit, and validate multidisciplinary design submittals, layouts, and civil/building packages against standards.
• Oversee process line layouts, P&IDs, mass/energy balances, and utilities distribution systems.
• Audit electrical schematics (SLDs) and panel layouts from third-party design agencies.
• Prepare URS, FDS, and SOW for procurement packages.
• Direct and supervise on-site construction, civils, utilities integration, and machinery installations.
• Lead FAT, SAT, ramp-up, and handover.
• Define scope work breakdown structures and schedules using MS Project.
• Track project KPIs, milestones, and budgets.

Skills

On-site engineering

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

HACCP/GMP knowledge

Communication

Tools

CAD software

MS Project

Job description

Contract Senior Project Engineer (Utilities, Civil & Building)

Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

Working Pattern: 100% On-Site preferred (Hybrid options available depending on project phase - up to 50% remote during design/planning phases; 80-100% on-site during installation and commissioning)

Contract Duration: Long-term project-based contract (approx. October 2026 - January 2028)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 (subject to change depending on project phase)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Contract Senior Project Engineer specialising in Utilities, Civil, and Building Infrastructure to support major capital expenditure (CapEx) investments at a top-tier manufacturing facility in Melton Mowbray.

This individual will take end-to-end operational ownership of substantial site expansion and facility refurbishment packages from design auditing and procurement through to on-site construction, installation, FAT/SAT, and handover.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverable

Engineering Design & Management

• Review, audit, and validate multidisciplinary design submittals, spatial layouts, and civil/building packages against company and regulatory standards.
• Oversee process line layout designs, P&IDs, PFDs, mass/energy balances, and utilities distribution systems.
• Audit technical submittals, electrical schematics (SLDs), and panel layouts provided by third-party design agencies and equipment suppliers.
• Prepare detailed User Requirement Specifications (URS), Functional Design Specifications (FDS), and technical Scopes of Work (SOW) for procurement packages.

On-site Installation, Safety & Commissioning

• Direct and supervise on-site construction, civils, utilities integration, and machinery installations.
• Enforce strict Health & Safety protocols, Quality, and Food Safety (Q&FS / HACCP / GMP) standards on-site.
• Manage daily high-risk work permits (Hot Works, Working at Height, Confined Spaces).
• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), ramp-up execution, and handover.

Project Governance & Execution

• Define scope work breakdown structures and schedules using MS Project.
• Track project KPIs, milestone timelines, and budget spend to mitigate cost overruns and delays.
• Manage external contractors, vendors, and multi-disciplinary stakeholders through regular progress reporting.

Candidate Requirements

Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on, on-site field engineering experience within manufacturing environments.
• 3+ years in a Project Engineer / Package Engineer capacity managing multi-disciplinary capital projects.
• Proven track record of managing and auditing third-party engineering designs.

Industry Focus

• Strong expertise in Food Manufacturing or FMCG sectors.
• Deep working knowledge of hygienic design principles, food safety standards (HACCP, GMP), and civil/utilities infrastructure.

Technical Skills

• Proficient with CAD software and MS Project.
• Fluent local language speaker with excellent communication skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.