Energy & Utilities Project Engineer

Title: Energy & Utilities Project Engineer

Salary: £50,000 FTE (Pro Rata)

Shift: Monday to Friday, 8 am–5 pm

Term: 1 - Year Fixed Term Contract

Location: Huntingdon

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Energy & Utilities Project Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing site, supporting a key energy optimisation and sustainability programme.

This Energy & Utilities Project Engineer role is ideal for someone with a practical engineering background who wants to move into energy, utilities, and project-based work. You’ll play a key role in helping the site improve energy efficiency across major systems, including refrigeration, compressed air, and process equipment.

Working closely with both the Engineering and Sustainability teams, the Energy & Utilities Project Engineer will act as a bridge between departments, supporting projects, analysing performance, and working hands-on with plant and contractors.

The Role – Energy & Utilities Project Engineer

• Support energy optimisation projects across site utilities and plant equipment
• Work across refrigeration, compressed air, vacuum systems, and process machinery
• Monitor energy usage and help identify areas for efficiency improvement
• Review plant performance, set points, and operating parameters
• Maintain energy-related records, schematics, and asset information
• Liaise with contractors and support on-site project work
• Spend time both in the office and on the shop floor (approx. 50/50 split)

About You

• Background in engineering, utilities, or manufacturing
• Experience or exposure to plant such as compressors, refrigeration, HVAC, or similar
• Able to read and understand technical drawings or schematics
• Practical mindset with a hands-on approach
• Strong communication skills and comfortable working across teams
• Interested in energy, sustainability, or optimisation projects

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to step into an Energy & Utilities Project Engineer role within a modern manufacturing environment
• Exposure to key site utilities and energy systems
• Work on a live energy optimisation programme with ambitious targets
• Blend of hands-on engineering and project-based work
• Autonomy in role with support from experienced engineering and sustainability professionals
• Potential for longer-term opportunities for the right individual

This Energy & Utilities Project Engineer position would suit a utilities engineer, site services engineer, or a multi-skilled engineer looking to transition into energy and project work.

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your skills and gain exposure across a range of energy systems, this Energy & Utilities Project Engineer opportunity offers a great next step.