Project Engineer

Job Description:

Project Engineer

For more than two decades, we have partnered with leading food brands around the world, supporting them in creating products that resonate with modern consumers.

We develop tailored, plant-focused ingredients and menu solutions that deliver distinctive flavour and creativity. Working closely with foodservice operators, manufacturers and meal kit businesses, we help bring innovative, high-quality products to market that reflect current food trends.

Our culture is built on collaboration, openness and respect. We value ideas from across the organisation and strive to create a workplace where people feel supported, challenged and able to grow. By fostering integrity and inclusivity, we aim to build an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed.

Employees are recognised and rewarded for their contribution, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing, development and shared success. Regular events, engagement activities and opportunities for progression form part of our commitment to our people.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to play a key role in shaping the future of our operations.

You will lead and deliver capital investment projects across the site, working hands-on from concept through to completion. With the autonomy to manage your own projects, you’ll see the direct impact of your work on efficiency, innovation and continuous improvement across the business.

Project Engineer Role & Responsibilities

• Leading and overseeing CAPEX projects from concept through to completion
• Independently managing small to medium-sized projects, ensuring compliance with safety, quality and operational requirements
• Acting as a representative of the business at internal and external meetings
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date project documentation
• Managing project budgets and controlling expenditure
• Supervising contractors, ensuring safe working practices, inductions and compliance with site procedures
• Working closely with the engineering team to align project objectives and delivery
• Communicating project plans, timelines and requirements to key stakeholders
• Providing regular progress updates to stakeholders
• Taking ownership of mechanical and electrical elements of projects
• Supporting the design and modification of machinery, systems and building infrastructure where required
• Researching and assessing new machinery and technologies suitable for use across the business
• Keeping up to date with developments in food production technology and industry innovation, including attending trade shows and exhibitions
• Supporting and delivering training for production teams as part of project implementation

Project Engineer Skills and Experience

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification in Engineering
• Strong CAD capability
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (food or FMCG preferred)
• High level of competence with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Project Engineer Benefits & Hours of work

• Salary up £65k (DOE), Mon to Fri (Days), Supportive leadership team with an open-door approach, Contributory pension scheme (8% total, with 5% employee contribution), 28 days’ annual leave, increasing annually up to an additional 5 days, Life assurance cover of up to three times annual salary, Additional holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Access to a retail discounts platform, Regular team lunches, festive gifts and team-building activities, Opportunities for professional development through recognised training courses, Clear progression opportunities with a strong internal promotion ethos and On-site parking available

Unfortunately, due to time restrictions we cannot respond to every applicant, in the event that we haven’t contacted you within 48 hours please take it you have not been successful for this particular role, but your details will be kept on file and considered for all future vacancies.

We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.