Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

PROJECT ENGINEER

Job Title: Project Engineer

Location: Stretford

Salary: £55,000

Shift: Days Monday to Friday (37.5 hour week with flexible start/finish times)

A strong opportunity has become available for a Project Engineer to join a respected, industry‑leading manufacturing business with a reputation for excellence. Engineers here benefit from working for a company recognised for quality and operational standards.

As a Project Engineer, you’ll lead the planning and delivery of site projects following Capex approval, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. Working with both internal teams and external partners, you’ll play a key role in driving improvements and supporting the site’s future direction.

• Manage and coordinate project activities and meetings
• Identify risks and implement mitigation plans
• Oversee quality and technical delivery
• Communicate with stakeholders and maintain strong working relationships
• Collaborate with production teams, suppliers, and contractors to ensure smooth execution

Sector – Factory Maintenance

• Strong Project management experience within a manufacturing environment

• Proven experience managing projects up to £1 million
• Multi skilled with an electrical bias (60/40 mechanical candidates welcome to apply)
• Experience developing project documentation including Scope of Work, RAMS, ITPs
• Apprentice trained or an engineering or Project Management qualification
• A confident self starter, who is able to hit the ground running and can bring their experience to the business

• Experience with in heavy or FMCG manufacturing environments

• Working a days role Monday to Friday with flexible hours that suit around you
• Working for a recognised market‑leading business
• Excellent benefits package
• Lots of opportunities for training and development with technical and leadership courses available
• Opportunities for progression available within the business