Job Title Project Engineer Location Basingstoke, RG24 8UB GB (Main)
Nationwide, GB
Job Description
About the role
Location: Flexible UK – ideal location would be around the Midlands as there is a regular travel requirement across our network covering the whole of the UK, with potential occasional overseas travel
Salary: circa £50,000
Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday 37.5 hours per week
As part of your role, your benefits include:
1. 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
2. 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
3. Private Medical Insurance
4. Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
5. Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives
6. Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
7. Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
8. Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
9. Plus much, much more: Why work for us? | Gist Limited
Why Join Us
We are looking for Project Engineers to deliver projects across their full life cycle, from initial concept through to commissioning and handover. In this role, you will lead projects from design through to on-site implementation, ensuring systems are tested, meet performance requirements, and Infrastructures are successfully transitioned into operational use.
You will act as the key link between planning and execution—coordinating stakeholders, solving problems, and translating designs into practical, reliable solutions that support operational outcomes.
If you’re motivated by large-scale projects, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want your work to have a clear and lasting impact, this could be the role for you.
What You'll Be Doing
10. Ensure all technology and building designs meet engineering standards and drive our Net Zero Carbon goals
11. Support the Lead Engineering Manager through feasibility, concept, Request for information and tender stages, delivering projects on time, on budget and to standard
12. Oversee flawless installation delivery by technical suppliers and building contractors
13. Keep site engineering teams informed and engaged with clear, regular project updates
What We’re Looking For
14. Extensive experience within an FMCG, Retail, Manufacturing, Construction or Logistics company
15. Experienced in project management and delivery
16. Engineering qualification and/or experience in a similar role
17. Demonstrable analysis and problem-solving capabilities
18. Good presentation, communication, and strong decision-making skills
19. Highly motivated by the challenge of continuous improvement and value engineering required for project delivery
20. Self-motivated individual who champions breakthrough ideas and initiatives - confronts & works to resolve tough issues
21. Effective and clear communication (written & verbal) to influence peer group/senior management
22. Proficient with MS Office & ability to read / interpret drawings, generation of AutoCAD drawings an advantage
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Now’s your chance to build a career that really moves. Apply today and start your journey with us!
We celebrate individuality and believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger. That is why we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and confident to be themselves. Bring your authentic self, unlock your full potential, and grow your career in an environment that champions you.
Don’t wait — we may close applications early. Apply now and take the next step forward.
Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.
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Recruiter MacDonald, Lynsey (Recruitment Advisor - People, Safety & Culture)