Engineering Project Manager

 
Project Engineer - Food Manufacturing
£60,000 + Bonus + Benefits
North London, Finchley
Profile:
This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer/ Maintenance engineer looking to develop a career in project engineering within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
Working alongside the Project Engineering Manager and Head of Engineering, you will gain hands-on experience delivering a range of engineering projects across site.
Ideally, you will be degree qualified (or equivalent) in Engineering, or apprenticeship trained and currently working towards a degree (or keen to do so). You may already have some exposure to manufacturing, food, process, or packaging environments and perhaps run small projects previously. A strong interest in moving into project engineering, alongside excellent communication skills, is essential.
This role would suit an engineer who is looking to transition into projects and is motivated to continue studying and developing their career further.
The successful candidate will be commercially aware, proactive, and eager to learn, with the ability to engage with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
Role:
This is a development role supporting the delivery of engineering projects across site, including system and line upgrades. Responsibilities will include:
- Supporting new line equipment installation
- Assisting with commissioning activities
- Supporting new unit development
- Assisting in the management of Health & Safety requirements
- Supporting plant, services, and building requirements
- Assisting with CDM compliance
- Updating URS documentation
- Coordinating industrial systems and service installations
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the delivery of projects on time and within scope and budget
- Assisting with resource planning
- Coordinating internal teams and external suppliers
- Supporting risk management activities
- Assisting with quality control processes
From initial site brief through to project completion, you will take a hands-on role, supporting all stages including concept development, specification, planning, testing, sourcing, and coordination of equipment and contractors.
Company:
My client is one of the UK''s leading suppliers of freshly prepared food, currently investing heavily in new machinery and production lines. They offer a strong development pathway, with a clear strategy to promote from within, making this an ideal opportunity for an engineer looking to transition into project engineering.