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Project Engineer
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Project Engineer
Location: Derby
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Excellent Benefits!
Top Benefits- Up to 10% employer pension contribution
- Private medical insurance + occupational health support
- Bonus scheme & life assurance (4x salary)
- Generous holiday allowance that increases with service (plus bank holidays)
- Electric vehicle & cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes
Join a globally recognised manufacturing organisation at the forefront of advanced materials innovation. Supplying into industries such as automotive, construction, and consumer goods, the business is known for its commitment to sustainability, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement. The Derby site is a key hub for capital investment and operational development.
The RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Engineer to take ownership of capital projects across mechanical systems, site utilities, and infrastructure. Reporting to the CAPEX Leader, you will manage projects end-to-end - from concept and design through to installation and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities- Support long-term CAPEX planning, including project selection and prioritisation
- Develop engineering solutions in collaboration with key stakeholders
- Produce cost estimates (±30% early stage, ±10% detailed)
- Lead Management of Change (MOC) processes
- Manage contractor selection and vendor engagement
- Oversee full project lifecycle: design, construction, commissioning
- Ensure high standards of safety, quality, and delivery performance
- Maintain full technical documentation (P&IDs, SOPs, SLDs, etc.)
- Track budgets, control costs, and report on financial performance
- 5+ years' experience in a Project Engineering role (industrial/manufacturing environment)
- Strong knowledge of steam systems and process pipework
- Mechanical qualification (HNC/HND/City & Guilds or equivalent)
- Experience with ATEX environments (desirable)
- IOSH or NEBOSH qualified (or working towards)
- Proven contractor and stakeholder management experience
- CAD and SAP experience preferred
- Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity & neonatal pay
- Paid emergency dependants, carers, and bereavement leave
- Employee Assistance Programme (mental health, legal & financial support)
- Career development, training, and tuition support
- Inclusive workplace with active employee networks
- Health surveillance, company sick pay & annual flu vaccinations
- Able to commute to Derby (DE21)
- Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
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