Project Engineer

Company: Venatu Recruitment Group
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Location: Scunthorpe
Job Description:

Salary/Rate: £50k – 55k per year + 33 days annual leave, bonus, pension

As a Project Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering capital projects, machinery installations and site improvements, working closely with Production, Engineering, Health & Safety teams, contractors and suppliers. The successful Project Engineer will have a practical, solutions-focused approach, strong project management skills and the ability to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within the required standards.

This role offers a competitive basic salary of £50,000, a quarterly bonus and an attractive benefits package, alongside a consistent days-based working pattern.

The Opportunity

  • Working hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
  • Manufacturing sites across Lincolnshire and Yorkshire
  • Regular travel between sites, depending on project requirements

Key Responsibilities

As the Project Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

  • Planning, coordinating and managing engineering projects from initial concept and planning through to completion and final sign-off.
  • Overseeing the installation, commissioning and testing of manufacturing machinery and equipment.
  • Coordinating essential site services, including electrical supplies, compressed air and dust extraction systems.
  • Working collaboratively with Production, Engineering, Health & Safety teams, external contractors and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Sourcing suitable suppliers, obtaining quotations, raising purchase orders and coordinating contractor activities.
  • Monitoring project progress, managing deadlines and ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with company standards.
  • Carrying out site inspections, chairing project meetings and providing clear progress updates to relevant stakeholders.
  • Preparing and maintaining project documentation, including installation records, machinery trials and final sign-off documentation.
  • Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and implementing practical engineering solutions to improve site performance.
  • Ensuring compliance with company policies, Health & Safety procedures and the relevant Integrated Management System (IMS) responsibilities.

About You

  • To be successful in this Project Engineer position, you will ideally have:
  • Previous experience as a Project Engineer, Manufacturing Project Engineer or in a similar engineering project delivery role within a manufacturing environment.
  • Proven experience managing machinery installations, commissioning activities and engineering projects.
  • The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and project documentation.
  • Strong organisational, problem-solving and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, enabling you to work effectively with internal teams, contractors and suppliers.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • A proactive, hands-on approach, with the confidence to work independently and take ownership of projects from start to finish.
  • Flexibility to travel between manufacturing sites across Lincolnshire and Yorkshire as project requirements dictate.
  • Experience chairing on-site project meetings, providing updates and gathering feedback from key stakeholders.

Benefits Package

The successful Project Engineer will receive a comprehensive package, including:

  • Quarterly bonus to reward performance
  • 33 days annual leave
  • Free on-site gym
  • Subsidised canteen
  • Company pension
  • Days-only working pattern, Monday to Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

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Posted: October 24th, 2026