Job Title: Project Engineer
Location: Office-based – Great Gransden (with UK and international travel as required)
Drive real impact in a fast-paced, project-driven engineering environment.
An industry leader in the design and manufacture of food processing equipment is looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join their expanding Projects Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically capable and commercially aware engineer to take ownership of turnkey engineering projects from order to installation.
Ideal for someone with a strong background in process or manufacturing engineering — particularly within the food sector — this role offers varied challenges, international exposure, and direct involvement in delivering high-quality solutions to customers.
The Job
This is a key position within the projects team. You’ll act as the main point of contact for customers, overseeing all aspects of project delivery — including planning, procurement, coordination, and on-site implementation. The role is primarily office-based but includes UK and international travel to support installations and manage subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of projects from order receipt through to installation, commissioning, and handover
- Work closely with customers and internal departments to define and deliver the agreed project scope
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules (Gantt charts)
- Produce and manage technical documentation, including P&IDs, BOMs, layout drawings, and project reports
- Specify and procure components and third-party equipment
- Coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), packing, shipping, and export documentation
- Plan site installations, including resource booking, RAMS preparation, and subcontractor management
- Oversee Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), training, and final documentation handover
- Monitor project costs and ensure timely invoicing throughout the project lifecycle
The Person
Essential:
- Proven experience managing engineering projects in a process or manufacturing environment
- Strong technical understanding of mechanical systems (pneumatics, hydraulics, steam, pipework)
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments and with clients
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Project
- Experience using AutoCAD LT
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, solve problems independently, and remain commercially aware
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel (UK and overseas)
Desirable:
- Experience in the food processing or packaging industry
- Understanding of electrical control systems
- Familiarity with export requirements and international logistics
Why Apply?
- Take ownership of complex and rewarding engineering projects
- Work within a dynamic, collaborative team environment
- Develop your skills with exposure to UK and international clients
- Join a stable and growing business at the forefront of engineering innovation in its field
- Salary up to £55,000 DOE + Benefits