Project Utilities Engineer – Industrial GMP Scale-Up

Nestlé S.A.; De Realteit; Remote; EUR 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time 39 hours per week

Salary from €4211 gross per month

6 extra leave days

Green mobility program: e-bikes

Training and development programs

Professional working environment

Job summary

MCO Health BV (part of the Nestlé group) is seeking a Project Utilities Engineer to drive utility systems across a large-scale site project in Almere, Netherlands. You will own utility design, installation, commissioning, and handover in alignment with Nestlé standards and GMP requirements.

You will collaborate with process engineers, operations, and external partners to ensure compliant, safe, and efficient delivery, enabling reliable production start‑up and ongoing site reliability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or energy systems engineering)
• 3–6 years of experience in utility or infrastructure engineering in industrial/manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of industrial utility systems (HVAC, steam, compressed air, water treatment, wastewater, CIP)
• Experience with capital projects from design through commissioning and start‑up
• Familiarity with hygienic design principles and GMP requirements
• Experience with Nestlé Engineering and SHE standards is a strong advantage
• Understanding of budget tracking and cost control principles (in support of project management)
• Familiarity with SAP and project management tools is a plus
• Strong analytical, structured, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English
• Experience in food, pharma, or FMCG industry is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Acting as technical owner for assigned factory utility systems from design to final handover
• Supporting the Project Utilities Lead in the execution of utility project scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Developing utility concepts and technical specifications (HVAC, steam, compressed air, water systems, CIP, wastewater, etc.)
• Coordinating technical interfaces between utilities, production lines, and site infrastructure
• Managing day‑to‑day technical coordination with external engineering firms, contractors, and equipment suppliers
• Ensuring compliance with Nestlé Engineering standards, SHE requirements, and local regulations
• Supporting layout development and integration of utilities within the overall factory design
• Overseeing installation, commissioning, qualification, and start‑up activities for utility systems
• Identifying technical risks related to utilities and proposing mitigation measures
• Supporting energy efficiency, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring smooth technical handover of utility systems to Operations and Maintenance teams

Skills

Analytical thinking

Structured approach

Problem-solving

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Energy)

Tools

SAP

Project management tools

Job description

MCO Health BV (part of the Nestlé group) is seeking a Project Utilities Engineer to drive utility systems across a large-scale site project in Almere, Netherlands. You will own utility design, installation, commissioning, and handover in alignment with Nestlé standards and GMP requirements.

You will collaborate with process engineers, operations, and external partners to ensure compliant, safe, and efficient delivery, enabling reliable production start‑up and ongoing site reliability and