Project Engineer in Derby, Derbyshire

Project Engineer
Location: Derby, Derbyshire (DE21)
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Company Overview
This organisation is a global leader in the manufacturing and development of speciality materials used across a wide range of industries, including automotive, construction, and consumer goods. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, the company is committed to delivering high-performance solutions while maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency. The Derby site plays a key role in supporting production and continuous improvement initiatives through strategic capital investment.

Role Overview
An experienced Project Engineer is required to join the site's Project Engineering team. Reporting to the CAPEX Leader, you will take ownership of capital projects across mechanical systems, utilities, and building infrastructure. This is a hands-on role involving full project lifecycle responsibility, from concept through to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to long-term capital project planning, including project selection and prioritisation
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop practical and cost-effective engineering solutions
• Prepare preliminary cost estimates (±30%) based on early-stage designs
• Lead the Management of Change (MOC) process for project proposals
• Support vendor selection, including technical evaluation and contractor engagement
• Develop and manage detailed project budgets (±10% accuracy)
• Oversee end-to-end project execution, including construction and commissioning phases
• Ensure effective contractor management, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and performance
• Produce and maintain comprehensive project documentation (e.g., P&IDs, SOPs, SLDs)
• Monitor financial performance and provide regular project reporting

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Project Engineering role within an industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of steam systems and process pipework
• Mechanical engineering qualification (HNC, HND, City & Guilds or equivalent)
• Experience working in or knowledge of ATEX environments
• Health & Safety qualifications such as IOSH or NEBOSH
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors and external vendors
• Proficiency in CAD software
• Experience using SAP systems
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications

Additional Requirements

• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)