Project Engineer in Dover, Kent

Rate: £350-£400 per day (All-Inclusive)
Start Date: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Engineer to join a leading FMCG manufacturing site in Dover on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a fast-paced manufacturing project, supporting activities from planning and execution through to commissioning and handover.

The successful candidate will act as a crucial link between contractors, production teams, engineering functions, and project stakeholders, ensuring that project milestones are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with quality standards.

• Coordinate and support the delivery of engineering and capital project activities across the FMCG manufacturing site.
• Manage project documentation, technical records, and progress reporting.
• Produce, review, and maintain User Requirement Specifications (URS) and associated project documentation.
• Act as the primary point of contact for General Contractor (GC) teams, including hygiene, engineering technicians, production, and support functions.
• Oversee daily contractor activities, ensuring work is carried out safely and in accordance with site procedures.
• Monitor permit-to-work compliance and ensure adherence to all health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate works with production teams to minimise disruption to operational activities.
• Conduct quality inspections and monitor workmanship throughout project delivery.
• Manage snagging activities and ensure timely close-out of outstanding issues.
• Identify, escalate, and help mitigate project risks, technical issues, and programme delays.
• Support commissioning, validation activities, and final project handover.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, providing clear updates on project progress and performance.

• Previous experience working as a Project Engineer within an FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience managing project documentation, reports, and technical records.
• Demonstrable experience creating and managing User Requirement Specifications (URS).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating contractors and managing multiple workstreams on live manufacturing facilities.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements, permits to work, and contractor compliance.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced project environment.

• Environmental project experience or exposure to environmental compliance initiatives.
• Experience supporting commissioning and handover activities within manufacturing facilities.
• Knowledge of food, beverage, consumer goods, or other highly regulated production environments.

• Immediate start available.
• Competitive day rate of £350-£400 per day (all-inclusive).
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile FMCG manufacturing project.
• Collaborative site-based environment with exposure to a wide range of project stakeholders.
• Potential for contract extension depending on project requirements.

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