Site Project Engineer

Mars; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Site Project Engineer in Melton Mowbray to drive design, installation and execution of capital projects at our high-speed manufacturing sites.

You will join a dynamic engineering community and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects that provide a competitive advantage. Mars offers a strong learning environment and a competitive salary with benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience in a fast-paced industrial environment (food, beverage, pharmaceutical, FMCG) preferred.
• Strong understanding of core engineering principles across multiple disciplines to guide site decisions.
• Ability to lead teams and drive projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring safe, secure and environmentally responsible results.
• Engage cross-functional project team members and drive tasks to milestones.
• Balance multiple priorities including direct project execution and multi-disciplinary support.
• Promote a high-performing site culture with safety and open communication.
• Ensure compliance with site and global safety, security and environmental policies on every project.

Skills

Team collaboration

Leadership

Cross-functional communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Site Project Engineer

Location: Melton Mowbray

Salary: £53,000‑£65,000 + Bonus + Benefits

At Mars, the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. As our new Site Project Engineer, you will be a vital technical driver behind the design, installation, and execution of high‑impact capital projects that keep our high‑speed manufacturing sites at the cutting edge.

You will join us as a key active member of our vibrant engineering community, local site technical team, and multi‑functional project teams. In this role, you will deploy your technical expertise to successfully deliver projects that provide a competitive advantage to our business, all while collaborating with a passionate team of Associates.

Key Responsibilities

• Safe & Sustainable Delivery: Lead and execute capital projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring every design and installation delivers safe, secure, and environmentally responsible results.
• Team Engagement & Leadership: Rally and engage cross‑functional project team members, encouraging them to take proactive ownership of assigned tasks and collaborate effectively to hit milestones.
• Strategic Execution & Growth: Balance multiple priorities, including direct project execution, multi‑disciplinary functional support, and continuous self‑development to actively grow within the role and the engineering function.
• Promoting a Winning Culture: Contribute to a high‑performing site environment that champions safety, open communication, mutual trust, and psychological safety.
• Compliance Champion: Comply with, reinforce, and champion all site and global safety, security, and environmental policies (HSE) on every project.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent technical discipline).
• Experience of hands‑on experience in a comparable technical engineering position within fast‑paced industries such as food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or FMCG is highly preferred.
• A deep, foundational/functional understanding of core engineering principles across multiple disciplines (Process, Packaging, Electrical, Construction, or Computer/Digital Services) to guide complex site project decisions.
• Proven ability to work in team environments, influence cross‑functional stakeholders, and drive projects to successful completion.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose‑driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best‑in‑class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in‑house Mars University.
• An industry‑competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.

Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long‑term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.