Alexander Steele are working in partnership with a well-established food manufacturing business in Derbyshire who are looking to recruit a Project Engineer to join their team.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive and technically skilled engineer with experience managing multi‑discipline projects from concept through to delivery within a fast‑paced FMCG or manufacturing environment. You will lead a variety of engineering and site improvement projects ranging in value and complexity, ensuring work is completed safely, on time and within budget.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Project management – Lead engineering projects from initiation through to completion, managing timelines, budgets (£5,000–£200,000) and resources effectively.
• Multi‑project coordination – Simultaneously oversee multiple ongoing projects, ensuring prioritisation, alignment with business needs and minimal disruption to operations.
• Technical delivery – Work with internal teams and external contractors to deliver engineering improvements, facility upgrades, equipment installations and process enhancements.
• Stakeholder engagement – Communicate project progress, risks and mitigation plans clearly with site leadership, operations, production and external vendors.
• Health & Safety – Ensure all project activities are conducted in line with company safety policies and industry regulations. Promote a safe working culture across projects.
• Budget control – Monitor project financials, identify cost‑saving opportunities and ensure value is achieved on all engineering initiatives.
• Documentation & reporting – Prepare project documentation, technical specifications, risk assessments and regular progress reports for senior management.
• Continuous improvement – Identify opportunities to enhance plant reliability, increase efficiency and support long‑term strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an engineer with project delivery within a manufacturing or FMCG environment (preferred)
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects
• Excellent technical knowledge across mechanical, electrical and operational systems
• Experience working with contractors, vendors and cross‑functional teams
• Strong communication, planning and organisational skills
• Proactive problem solver with a “hands‑on” approach
• Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office

On Offer

• Salary up to £65,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Reporting into the Operations Director
• Projects range from £5,000 to £200,000 in value
• Opportunity to work across diverse capital and improvement projects
• Supportive and collaborative management team

If this role sounds of interest, or you require further information, please apply with your most up‑to‑date CV and I will be in touch.