Project Engineer

Project Engineer
Location: Derby, Derbyshire (DE21)
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Company Overview
This organisation is a global leader in the manufacturing and development of speciality materials used across a wide range of industries, including automotive, construction, and consumer goods. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, the company is committed to delivering high-performance solutions while maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency. The Derby site plays a key role in supporting production and continuous improvement initiatives through strategic capital investment.

Role Overview
An experienced Project Engineer is required to join the site's Project Engineering team. Reporting to the CAPEX Leader, you will take ownership of capital projects across mechanical systems, utilities, and building infrastructure. This is a hands-on role involving full project lifecycle responsibility, from concept through to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

Contribute to long-term capital project planning, including project selection and prioritisation
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop practical and cost-effective engineering solutions
Prepare preliminary cost estimates (±30%) based on early-stage designs
Lead the Management of Change (MOC) process for project proposals
Support vendor selection, including technical evaluation and contractor engagement
Develop and manage detailed project budgets (±10% accuracy)
Oversee end-to-end project execution, including construction and commissioning phases
Ensure effective contractor management, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and performance
Produce and maintain comprehensive project documentation (e.g., P&IDs, SOPs, SLDs)
Monitor financial performance and provide regular project reportingQualifications & Experience

Minimum 5 years' experience in a Project Engineering role within an industrial environment
Strong knowledge of steam systems and process pipework
Mechanical engineering qualification (HNC, HND, City & Guilds or equivalent)
Experience working in or knowledge of ATEX environments
Health & Safety qualifications such as IOSH or NEBOSH
Demonstrated experience managing contractors and external vendors
Proficiency in CAD software
Experience using SAP systems
Competent in Microsoft Office applicationsAdditional Requirements

Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed