Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Project Engineer up to c55k + Benefits

Cambridgeshire - Perm

An experienced Project Engineer is urgently required to join an established projects team. As project engineer for a manufacturing leader it is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative engineering solutions within a thriving and specialist industry.

As Project Engineer with strong engineering knowledge and a proven track record of delivering successful projects ideally within food processing or a similar engineering environment.

This is primarily an office–based position with occasional visits to customer sites. Some UK overnight stays and possible international travel may be required. You may also oversee installations on-site and coordinate subcontractors both in the UK and overseas.

As Project Engineer, you will take ownership of projects from order receipt through installation to final handover, acting as the key point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle and beyond.

• Define and agree project scope with customers and the sales team
• Develop and manage project schedules (Gantt charts)
• Produce essential project documentation including:
  Scope of Supply;
  Timing plans; P&IDs; BOMs;
  Preliminary layout drawings
• Specify and source components and equipment
• Manage project changes effectively
• Coordinate delivery, installation, and commissioning including:
  • Customer acceptance testing (FAT/PDI)
  • Packing, shipping, and export documentation
  • Installation planning, RAMS, and resource booking
  • Site Acceptance Testing, training, and documentation handover
• Maintain commercial awareness, ensuring timely invoicing and project close‑out

• Experience in a similar project engineering role within a process engineering environment (food industry preferred)
• Demonstrated success delivering engineering projects
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise across all business levels
• Proactive, positive, “can‑do” approach
• Proficiency with:
  Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word; MS Project, AutoCAD LT)
• Knowledge of steam systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, pipework, and basic electrical control systems highly advantageous
• Full UK driving licence required

Work with a recognised industry leader;
Varied and technically interesting projects;
Collaborative team environment. Competitive salary and benefits package;
Opportunities for travel and professional development.

To Apply:

Contact Alison Basson - (phone number removed)