Project Engineer

Whitworths Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Project Engineer, where you'll lead exciting projects in the food manufacturing sector. This role involves managing project systems, overseeing capital projects, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. You will prepare AutoCAD layouts, collaborate with suppliers, and supervise contractors to guarantee successful project delivery. With a commitment to innovation and a supportive culture, this opportunity offers a chance to make a real impact while enjoying competitive benefits and professional growth. If you're ready to take on this challenge, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

33 Days Holiday

Workplace Pension

Family-friendly benefits

Health benefits

Lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Hands-on experience delivering capital projects in FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Manage project systems and maintain administration efficiently.
• Oversee projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Capital Projects Experience

Health & Safety Knowledge

Technical Skills in Microsoft Project

Food Manufacturing Experience

PC Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Financial Acumen

Organisational Skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Job description

About The Role

We are on the lookout for a dynamic Project Engineer to join our Engineering Team. In this role, you will take charge of innovation and project management, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the needs of our Operations function.

Your Role

As part of the Engineering Project Team, you will:

1. Manage Project Systems: Maintain project management systems and procedures, handling all related administration efficiently.
2. Lead Projects: Oversee a variety of projects from concept to completion, developing detailed critical paths and ensuring timely delivery within budget.
3. Prepare Investment Applications: Draft capital investment applications, establish timescales, costs, and resource requirements.
4. Ensure Progress: Compile justifications and maintain the critical path to ensure each stage of a project meets budget and quality standards.
5. Provide Reports: Regularly update the Projects Team Leader/Head of Engineering on project progress.
6. Create Layouts and Documentation: Prepare AutoCAD layouts for plant/equipment and all project-related documentation.
7. Manage Contractors: Supervise contractors on-site, issue permits to work, and ensure compliance with safety standards.
8. Collaborate with Suppliers: Liaise with suppliers for competitive quotations, detailed specifications, and the procurement of appropriate equipment.

Exciting Projects Ahead

Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store:

• Creation of new mixing production area including additional machines
• Completion of current demolition plan
• Installation of additional warehouse storage capacity including cold store development
• Installation of new nut production line and volumetric feeder for seeds
• Installation of over cladding to warehouse
• Replacement checkweigher, case tapers, box labellers and other ancillary equipment
• Roadway & carpark development
• Support for heat treatment of nuts.
• Review of jaws and tube capabilities across the site.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring:

1. Project Management Expertise: Proven ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
2. Experience in Capital Projects: Previous hands-on experience delivering capital projects.
3. Health & Safety Knowledge: Familiarity with Health and Safety requirements in an FMCG environment.
4. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Project and AutoCAD.
5. Food Manufacturing Experience: Background in food manufacturing is advantageous.
6. PC Skills: Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
7. Financial Acumen: Sound understanding of budgetary controls.
8. Organisational Skills: Excellent ability to manage workloads and prioritise effectively.

About Us

We’re on an exciting mission here at Whitworths – to help boost the nutrient intake of the nation, improving general health of families using the goodness found in our delicious products. We’re the only brand that gives a credibly nutritious boost to breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, baking and beyond.

Why Join Whitworths?

There are countless reasons to join our team, but the most compelling is having a job you love with a company you’re proud to work for.

Here’s what we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• 33 Days Holiday
• Workplace Pension
• Access to a range of family-friendly, health, and lifestyle benefits.

We are committed to investing in our people—developing skills, providing growth opportunities, and fostering a culture of support. Our recent Investors in People accreditation is a testament to our dedication to our team.

Apply Now

If this sounds like the opportunity for you and you have the skills and experience required to excel as a Project Engineer, click ‘Apply’ now! We look forward to receiving your application. Rest assured, all applications will receive a response.

Our Commitment

Whitworths is fully committed to eradicating modern slavery within our business and supply chain. Our modern slavery statement is available on our website. If you have any concerns, please contact the Salvation Army Human Trafficking Helpline (0300 303 8151) or the Modern Slavery Helpline (08000 121 700).