Project Engineer

Are you ready to step into a role where you can shape the future of large‑scale engineering projects? This is an opportunity to join a world‑leading FMCG organisation on a mission to deliver best‑in‑class manufacturing, technical innovation, and capital project excellence.

You will play a key role in planning, developing, and executing capital projects that directly support growth, productivity, and world‑class operational performance.

What You'll Be Doing

As Project Manager, you will support the full lifecycle of capital project delivery - from feasibility and design through to execution and handover. You will be accountable for ensuring projects meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and technical compliance.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading the execution of capital projects using established project management and engineering standards.

Supporting the development of accurate budgets, timelines, and technical solutions during early project phases.

Ensuring engineering standards, safety requirements, and compliance frameworks are fully implemented.

Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver fit‑for‑purpose solutions that optimise resources and enhance manufacturing capability.

Contributing to the rollout of state‑of‑the‑art processes, equipment strategies, and best practices across the site.

Managing project documentation, forecasting cash flow, and ensuring all governance requirements are met.

What You'll Bring

You'll be someone who thrives in a fast‑paced technical environment and enjoys driving engineering excellence. You will bring:

Project management expertise within engineering, manufacturing, or FMCG.

Strong ability to lead and influence cross‑functional teams.

Technical knowledge across engineering disciplines and a passion for continuous improvement.

Experience managing capital projects from concept to completion.

Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem‑solving skills.

Career & Experience Requirements

Experience in Project Management Engineering, ideally within FMCG, food manufacturing, or high‑volume production.

Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Proven track record of delivering capital projects and working within structured project teams.

Why This Role Matters

This position sits at the heart of a business committed to innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. You'll be joining a team where your ideas, technical expertise, and leadership will directly influence the future of manufacturing capability.

Equal Opportunities

This organisation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed