Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Job Reference: FJ-kth8h

Engineering Cambourne, Cambridgeshire £45000 - £55000 per annum Benefits: Annual Bonus Permanent

• Salary: to £55,000 pa, depending on experience, plus yearly bonus
• Located:
  St. Neots / Cambourne area (Cambridgeshire/Bedfordshire)
• Own transportation is required due to the company location
• Permanent Position
• 39 hours per week:
  Monday-Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm, Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm
• Industry: Processing Equipment Manufacturing
• Office-based with travel to customer sites in the UK and potentially overseas

Leading innovator in the design and manufacture of processing machinery/equipment, is seeking a talented engineering Project Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects in the mechanical, processing, installation, food or related engineering environments.

The role requires candidates to live near to the Huntingdon
- St. Neots
- Cambrdige area and have their own transport because the office is in a rural area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of contracts from order receipt to successful installation and handover
• Collaborate closely with clients and internal departments throughout the project lifecycle
• Develop and agree on project scope with customers and sales team
• Manage project schedule using Gantt charts
• Generate project documentation such as Scope of Supply, timing plans, P&IDs, BOMs, and layout drawings
• Source and specify bought-out components and equipment
• Oversee equipment delivery, installation, and customer acceptance testing
• Handle project changes and ensure timely invoicing
• Coordinate subcontractors and oversee installations on-site in the UK and abroad

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role within a process engineering environment, preferably in the Food Processing Industry
• Demonstrated success in managing engineering projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with various stakeholders
• Enthusiastic and proactive attitude with a problem-solving mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) and MS Project
• Familiarity with AutoCAD LT
• Knowledge of steam systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, pipework, and basic electrical control systems
• Valid UK driving licence

You must have current UK right to work to be considered.

HRGO is an equal opportunities employer.