Senior Project Engineer

Job description

Contract Project Engineer (Capital Projects) – Outside IR35

North West - Contract - 18 Months - Travel

We’re supporting a global hygienic manufacturing organisation with a significant capital investment programme in securing a Contract Project Engineer to support delivery across a portfolio of projects.

This role will suit a hands-on, delivery-focused engineer who can operate across the full project lifecycle — from early concept through to execution — while maintaining a strong grip on both technical and commercial outcomes.

Scope of Work

You’ll be embedded within a high-performing project team, supporting multiple capital projects across a complex operational environment.

Key involvement across:

• Feasibility studies & concept development
• FEED (Front-End Engineering Design)
• Detailed design coordination & delivery
• Execution, commissioning, and handover

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate projects from initial feasibility through to completion
• Develop and challenge technical solutions, scopes, and design outputs
• Interface with internal stakeholders, contractors, and design houses
• Monitor and control project costs, schedules, and risks
• Support capacity improvement and optimisation initiatives
• Ensure delivery aligns with engineering standards, safety, and quality expectations
• Provide clear reporting and project visibility to senior stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

• Degree-qualified Engineer (Mechanical, Chemical, Process or similar)
• Experience delivering projects within process-driven environments (e.g. Pharma, FMCG, chemicals, manufacturing)
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle delivery (feasibility → Capacity Modelling → FEED → detailed design → Procurement → Instalation)
• Confident working with engineering systems, digital tools, and data
• Good commercial awareness — understands cost drivers, budgets, and value engineering
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong stakeholder communication skills

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wigan

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English