Project Engineer Job at WestonsuperMare Full Time NEW

A growing engineering business delivering specialist process solutions into the dairy, food & beverage industries is looking to appoint a Project Engineer to support the delivery of customer projects from concept through to completion.

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role where you will take ownership of projects, working closely with customers, internal teams, suppliers and contractors to ensure successful delivery across scope, cost, schedule and quality.

Project Engineer

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Location: Sparkford, Somerset

Office-Based + Regular UK Travel

Project Engineer – Responsibilities:

• Act as the main technical point of contact for assigned projects
• Manage projects end-to-end, ensuring delivery to scope, budget and agreed timelines
• Interpret customer requirements and translate these into practical engineering solutions, equipment selection and project work packages
• Coordinate internal teams, suppliers, subcontractors and on-site activity
• Manage project risks, technical queries, design changes and project documentation
• Lead customer meetings, project reviews and progress updates
• Produce project documentation including technical specifications, commissioning documentation and completion reports
• Support installation, commissioning and customer handover activities
• Drive quality, continuous improvement and successful project delivery throughout

Project Engineer – Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Chemical or Process Engineering
• Proven project engineering experience within the dairy, food or beverage industries
• Experience delivering projects involving process equipment, manufacturing systems, utilities or production environments
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and technical engineering documentation
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Confident working directly with customers, suppliers and subcontractors
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple project priorities
• Good understanding of health & safety and engineering best practice
• Full UK driving licence

Additional Information:

• Regular UK travel with a strong presence on customer sites, including occasional overnight stays where required
• This role is best suited to an engineer with prior experience in the food, dairy or beverage industries due to the specialist nature of the projects
• Hybrid role in Sparkford, Somerset
• Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position

If you’re interested, apply directly or contact lewis@cranleighstem.co.uk for a confidential conversation.