Project Engineer

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Negotiable

Permanent

Description

Project Engineer - Manufacturing | Ripley, Derbyshire

Location: Ripley, Derbyshire
Employment Type: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Sector: Manufacturing / Engineering
Salary: £46,400 + Bonus

An established manufacturing company based in Ripley is looking for a Project Engineer to join their team and lead end-to-end project delivery for a key product line. This is a pivotal role within a small but high-performing engineering team, offering the chance to own and deliver impactful capital investment projects from concept to completion.

The successful candidate will play a central part in managing technical specifications, coordinating multi-disciplinary stakeholders, and ensuring project delivery meets both operational and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all five phases of project management - from feasibility and planning, through execution, monitoring, and final sign-off (FAT/SAT).

Deliver capital investment projects on time, on budget, and in line with business objectives.

Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers (including international OEMs) to specify, source, and implement new manufacturing equipment.

Own the installation and commissioning process, ensuring all services, utilities, and support infrastructure are prepared in advance.

Manage snagging, aftercare, and documentation to ensure full project closure and knowledge transfer.

Maintain regular communication with key stakeholders, providing weekly updates and formal monthly reporting.

Coordinate contractors, ensure compliance, and manage equipment servicing/critical parts planning via internal systems.

Candidate Profile

Background in mechanical or electrical engineering with hands-on experience; time-served (e.g. apprenticeship route) in a production or manufacturing environment.

Proven experience in project management within an industrial or engineering setting.

Strong technical understanding and the ability to manage and prioritise multiple project deliverables.

Comfortable preparing technical and investment documentation and communicating clearly across functions and with external partners.

Experience with Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT).

Digitally fluent with MS Office, AutoCAD, CMMS, and project planning software.

Highly organized, proactive, and able to work independently to drive results.

Why Join?

Work in a highly impactful role within a supportive, skilled team.

Be a key player in driving long-term operational improvements and strategic investment.

Join a company that values innovation, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.

To apply or for more information, please submit your CV and a brief cover note outlining your experience and availability
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