Job Description
PROJECT ENGINEER
Elevation Recruitment Group have an exciting opportunity to join a well-invested, process manufacturing business within the food/FMCG industry. With significant capital investment underway and more in the pipeline, they're looking to strengthen their projects capability with the addition of a Project Engineer.
Reporting into the Projects Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering site-based engineering projects from concept through to commissioning. It's a hands-on role with real ownership, variety and visibility across the wider engineering and operations teams.
The Role
You'll be involved across the full project lifecycle, supporting a busy and expanding production facility. Day-to-day, you'll be responsible for:
* Managing projects from initial concept and design through installation, commissioning, training and handover
* Producing and maintaining project documentation including design packs, drawings, risk assessments and authority applications
* Coordinating consultants, contractors, suppliers and internal engineering and operations teams
* Acting as the main point of contact for site-based project activity, chairing meetings and driving progress
* Surveying site conditions and developing practical, buildable design solutions
* Managing and updating plant and process drawings, ensuring strong control of revisions
* Identifying engineering improvements to enhance safety, reliability and efficiency
* Supporting SHE objectives and contributing to the wider needs of a fast-paced manufacturing site
What We're Looking For
You'll be a technically strong engineer who enjoys seeing projects through from start to finish and isn't afraid to roll their sleeves up when needed.
* Degree-qualified in an Engineering discipline
* Proven experience delivering projects in a Chemical or Process Engineering environment
* Strong AutoCAD 2D/3D capability (Inventor experience beneficial)
* Working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and DSEAR
* Experience with process pipework
* Confident managing multiple projects and competing priorities
* Practical, adaptable and comfortable working on a mix of large and small projects
* Strong communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships across site
What's On Offer
* 40-hour working week, Monday to Friday
* 33 days holiday including bank holidays
* Generous pension scheme
* Private healthcare
* Life assurance
This is a solid role for a Project Engineer who wants long-term stability, genuine investment in engineering, and the chance to make a real impact on a growing UK manufacturing operation.