Senior Project Engineer

Contract Project Engineer (Capital Projects) – Outside IR35

We’re supporting a global hygenic manufacturing organisation with a significant capital investment programme in securing a Contract Project Engineer to support delivery and strategic project development across a complex environment.

This role is ideally suited to a progressive, forward-thinking engineer who combines strong technical grounding with the ability to translate engineering outputs into clear, data-driven insights and presentations for senior stakeholders.

The Role

Working closely with the senior projects leadership team, you will support both project delivery and front-end project development, helping shape investment decisions and future pipeline.

You’ll operate across the full lifecycle — from early concept and feasibility through to design — with a particular focus on structuring information, modelling capacity, and presenting robust business cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and support projects from feasibility through FEED and into detailed design
• Carry out capacity modelling, option analysis, and technical assessments
• Translate engineering data into high-quality presentations, reports, and business cases
• Support development of capital investment proposals and funding justifications
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure design alignment and delivery feasibility
• Track and manage costs, risks, and timelines
• Contribute to continuous improvement and optimisation initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Degree-qualified Engineer (Mechanical, Chemical, Process or similar)
• Circa 5–10 years’ experience within capital projects or process/manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of feasibility, FEED, and detailed design stages
• Experience with capacity modelling, data analysis, and technical problem solving
• Highly competent with digital tools (Excel, modelling tools, PowerPoint, reporting platforms)
• Able to produce clear, structured, board-level presentations
• Commercially aware — understands cost, value, and investment drivers
• Proactive, organised, and confident engaging with senior stakeholders

Contract Details

• Outside IR35
• Competitive day rate (DOE)
• Long-term programme with strong extension potential
• Immediate / short notice availability preferred