Energy & Utilities Project Engineer in PE29, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
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Title: Energy & Utilities Project Engineer
Salary: £50,000 FTE (Pro Rata)
Shift: Monday to Friday, 8 am–5 pm
Term: 9-Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Huntingdon
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Energy & Utilities Project Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing site, supporting a key energy optimisation and sustainability programme.
This Energy & Utilities Project Engineer role is ideal for someone with a practical engineering background who wants to move into energy, utilities, and project-based work. You’ll play a key role in helping the site improve energy efficiency across major systems, including refrigeration, compressed air, and process equipment.
Working closely with both the Engineering and Sustainability teams, the Energy & Utilities Project Engineer will act as a bridge between departments, supporting projects, analysing performance, and working hands-on with plant and contractors.
The Role – Energy & Utilities Project Engineer
* Support energy optimisation projects across site utilities and plant equipment
* Work across refrigeration, compressed air, vacuum systems, and process machinery
* Monitor energy usage and help identify areas for efficiency improvement
* Review plant performance, set points, and operating parameters
* Maintain energy-related records, schematics, and asset information
* Liaise with contractors and support on-site project work
* Spend time both in the office and on the shop floor (approx. 50/50 split)
About You
* Background in engineering, utilities, or manufacturing
* Experience or exposure to plant such as compressors, refrigeration, HVAC, or similar
* Able to read and understand technical drawings or schematics
* Practical mindset with a hands-on approach
* Strong communication skills and comfortable working across teams
* Interested in energy, sustainability, or optimisation projects
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to step into an Energy & Utilities Project Engineer role within a modern manufacturing environment
* Exposure to key site utilities and energy systems
* Work on a live energy optimisation programme with ambitious targets
* Blend of hands-on engineering and project-based work
* Autonomy in role with support from experienced engineering and sustainability professionals
* Potential for longer-term opportunities for the right individual
This Energy & Utilities Project Engineer position would suit a utilities engineer, site services engineer, or a multi-skilled engineer looking to transition into energy and project work.
If you're looking for a role where you can develop your skills and gain exposure across a range of energy systems, this Energy & Utilities Project Engineer opportunity offers a great next step
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
- Location:
- Huntingdon
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- PROJECT, Energy & Utilities, Engineer, Utilities, Project Engineer, Engineering, Project Engineering, Energy
