Project Engineer

Project Engineer - Packaging Position Type Contract Location Scotland Categories Engineering, Project Management PM Group requires a project engineer to support delivery of new packaging equipment and manage repairs, and upgrades at a Food & Beverage manufacturing plant. Responsibilities Working as part of the project management team, working to deliver a portfolio of small & medium scale projects. Supporting the project manager in scoping and delivery of the projects portfolio. Working with the project team to deliver the project documentation and drawings. Managing and leading members of the client engineering team. Scope definition for numerous projects. Managing vendor identification, overseeing the tendering process for multiple projects. Bid requisition, bid clarification, and vendor selection. Creating tender documentation, working through the tender process, engaging potential suppliers/contractors and providing in-depth tender analysis on bid returns. Construction management including construction timeline, in order to ensure delivery of projects on time and within budget constraints. Working alongside existing client engineers, managers, and directors. Leading the project team through all stages of the projects from design to construction and handover. Acting as a client representative in meetings and discussions with third party vendors. Presenting business cases, seeking board approval, securing funding. Attending and overseeing testing on site and off site. Managing risk and change, securing additional budget as required. Developing contracts between the client and suppliers. Managing change and securing additional budget as required. Working alongside third party contractors and offering input into process design and installation. Collaborating with other client departments and offering technical support as required. Ensuring the delivery of projects in a way that is compliant with EU and UK health and safety regulations, as well as client procedures and protocols. Participating HAZOPS and other process safety reviews/events. General process improvement, quality design, and risk management. Developing engineering standards that support project delivery. Other responsibilities in-keeping with the project engineering role. Qualifications Candidates must have proven experience of working as a project engineer on packaging projects with extensive mechanical engineering elements. Candidates should be qualified in mechanical engineering. A background of working on packaging projects in the food and beverage sector is essential. Knowledge of standard industry practices, procedures and safety measures is essential. Candidates must be excellent communicators, able to lead and focus a multi-disciplined engineering team. The successful candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, including the ability to challenge and work with other technical engineers and project stakeholders. Off-Payroll Working Rules This role is believed to be inside IR35.

Location: Scotland, GB

Posted Date: 1/30/2025