Project Engineer

If you’re a Project Engineer who thrives on delivering complex capital programmes in live production environments, this is your chance to take full ownership. This role sits within a high-care food manufacturing site, where infrastructure upgrades, machinery installations and strict regulatory compliance are business critical. You won’t be managing from a distance, you’ll be leading from the front. What’s in it for you Salary of £80,000 - £140,000 Full end-to-end ownership of capital works High-impact role within a regulated food manufacturing environment Exposure to complex infrastructure and machinery installations Opportunity to lead CDM compliance on significant site upgrades Career progression within a growing operational environment What you’ll be getting stuck into as Project Engineer Leading and executing complex capital works across the site Overseeing infrastructure upgrades including ETP improvements, road junction works and general building projects Preparing facilities for advanced machinery installations, including electrical and mechanical utility connections Acting as the primary CDM contact, ensuring full compliance with CDM 2015 regulations Managing RAMS, permit-to-work systems and legal safety documentation Developing detailed timelines while minimising disruption to live production Coordinating internal teams, contractors and suppliers to ensure milestones are achieved Ensuring all works meet food safety, HACCP and environmental standards What you’ll need to succeed as Project Engineer Formal engineering qualification (Degree, HNC or HND) in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering Proven experience managing projects under CDM 2015 regulations NEBOSH (Construction or General) SMSTS certification Valid CSCS card Strong stakeholder management and planning capability Experience delivering projects within regulated manufacturing environments This role demands someone who understands the balance between safety, compliance, programme and operational continuity. You’ll need to be structured, decisive and confident working in a high-care environment. If you’re ready to take ownership as Project Engineer and deliver work that genuinely shapes site capability, apply online now