Project Engineer –Manufacturing in South East

Project Engineer –Manufacturing                                                                  Ref: ABJ6785

up to c55k + Benefits                                                                            Cambridgeshire - Perm

ONSITE

An experienced Project Engineer is urgently required to join an established projects team. As projects engineer for a manufacturing leader it is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative engineering solutions within a thriving and specialist industry.     As Project Engineer with strong engineering knowledge and a proven track record of delivering successful projects ideally within food processing or equipment or a similar engineering environment.

This is primarily an office-based position with occasional visits to customer sites. Some UK overnight stays and possible international travel may be required. You may also oversee installations on-site and coordinate subcontractors both in the UK and overseas.  

As project engineer you would be managing multiple projects in equipment manufacturing from sales handover, through the design stage into manufacturing then Factory Acceptance Test, Installation and Commissioning. As project engineering manager you would ensuring all design and manufacturing milestones are met, keeping the project on schedule throughout its lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and agree project scope with customers and the sales team
• Develop and manage project schedules (Gantt charts)
• Produce essential project documentation including: Scope of Supply; Timing plans; P&IDs; BOMs; Preliminary layout drawings
• Specify and source components and equipment
• Manage project changes effectively
• Coordinate delivery, installation, and commissioning including:
• Customer acceptance testing (FAT/PDI)
• Packing, shipping, and export documentation
• Installation planning, RAMS, and resource booking
• Site Acceptance Testing, training, and documentation handover
• Maintain commercial awareness, ensuring timely invoicing and project close-out

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience in a similar project engineering role within a process / manufacturing engineering environment (food industry preferred)
• Demonstrated success delivering engineering projects
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise across all business levels
• Proactive, positive, “can-do” approach
• Proficiency with: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word; MS Project, AutoCAD LT
• Knowledge of steam systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, pipework, and basic electrical control systems highly advantageous

Full UK driving licence required

Work with a recognised industry leader; Varied and technically interesting projects; Collaborative team environment. Competitive salary up to 55k and benefits package; Opportunities for travel and professional development

To Apply: Contact Alison Basson - (phone number removed) Ref: ABJ6785