Project Engineer

10 Days Old

Project Engineer – Food Processing Equipment

Location: Office-based with UK & occasional international travel

Industry: Process Engineering / Food Manufacturing

We are representing a well-established market leader in the design and manufacture of food processing equipment for the convenience and ready meals sector. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join their established projects team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer with proven project delivery experience to take ownership of complex engineering projects from order through to installation and handover.

The Role

The Project Engineer will take full responsibility for contracts from receipt of order through to successful installation and close-out. Acting as the primary customer interface, you will coordinate internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and commercially controlled.

This is primarily an office-based role, with regular UK site visits and occasional overseas travel. You may also be required to oversee installations and manage subcontractors both in the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

Define and agree project scope with customers and internal sales teams

Develop and maintain detailed project schedules (Gantt charts)

Produce and manage project documentation including scope of supply, timing plans, P&IDs, BOMs and layout drawings

Specify and source bought-out components and equipment

Manage project changes and maintain commercial awareness throughout

Organise equipment delivery, installation, and site resources

Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT/PDI) and Site Acceptance Testing

Coordinate packing, shipping and export documentation where required

Prepare installation plans and RAMS documentation

Deliver training and manage final documentation handover

Ensure timely invoicing in line with project milestones

About You

Experience in a Project Engineer role within a process engineering environment (food processing highly desirable)

Proven track record of successfully delivering engineering projects

Strong technical knowledge with the ability to interpret P&IDs and layout drawings

Commercially aware with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Excellent communication skills and confident liaising with clients and internal teams

Proficient in Microsoft Office and MS Project

Experience using AutoCAD LT

Knowledge of steam systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, pipework and basic electrical control systems advantageous

Full UK Driving Licence

What’s on Offer

Opportunity to join a market-leading engineering business

Varied project work with UK and international exposure

A role with real ownership and client interaction

Competitive salary and package up £55,000 DOE
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Location:
Great Gransden
Salary:
£45,000 - £55,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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