Senior Project Engineer

Timi-Matik; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious manufacturing organization in Bolton is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to deliver technical engineering projects within a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include managing engineering teams and overseeing automation upgrades. The ideal candidate holds an HND in engineering and brings experience in a manufacturing setting. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits including holidays, pension, healthcare, and more.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme up to 9%

Private healthcare

Life insurance (4x salary)

Qualifications

• Proven track-record in delivering projects within a manufacturing environment.
• Competence in automation, control systems, and electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all site engineering projects.
• Managing a team of 2 Project Engineers.
• Overseeing automation upgrades and electrical systems.

Skills

Project management

Automation and control systems

Electrical engineering

Education

HND (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline

Job description

Senior Project Engineer

A well-established and prestigious manufacturing organisation are hiring a Senior Project Engineer on a permanent basis. Working within a fast-paced and high-tech manufacturing environment, the primary focus of the role is to deliver a range of technical engineering projects from cradle to grave.

Work arrangement: Site-based, Monday to Friday, 08:30‑16:30 (37.5 hours).

Benefits: 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays), company pension scheme (up to 9%), private healthcare, and life insurance (4x salary).

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to Site Operations Manager and responsible for all site engineering projects.
• Managing a team of 2 Project Engineers and working closely with the Maintenance Manager.
• Focusing on automation upgrades and electrical systems (drives, controls, PLCs, etc.).
• Taking ownership of numerousengineeringprojects from initial conception through to project completion and deployment (valued up to £150k).
• Working alongside a Central Engineering function for the delivery of CAPEX projects (valued up to £10m).
• Establishing best practice for all engineering projects and acting aselectricalsubject matter expert and a mentor for others.

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must hold at least a HND (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline, a proven track‑record in delivering projects within a manufacturing and/or production environment, and be competent in automation, control systems, and electrical engineering.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time