Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Based in Carlton, Barnsley, S71 3HF - The home of Mr Kipling

Salary - £36,000 - £43,000 per annum
Permanent, Full time (39 hours per week, 08:30 - 17:00)

A full time, permanent opportunity has arisen at our Barnsley site for a Project Engineer to join the team. You will be responsible for managing the end to end delivery of multiple capital-based infrastructure, growth and cost out projects to specification, time and cost plan, achieving the highest of engineering and professional standards.

The successful candidate will:

• Develop a pipeline of suitable projects, inc, feasibility studies, cost benefit analysis, etc.,
• Lead compilation of capital authority request documentation / narrative
• Lead and engage end users in the development of engineering scope
• Manage all health and safety aspects of capital projects (eg CDM requirements)
• Report project progress:  tracking of milestones, activity, priorities, financials
• Ensure compliance at pre-delivery milestones to user acceptance test protocols

What we need from you:

• Engineering Degree or equivalent
• Up to 5 years Food & FMCG background
• Extensive capital project management experience with a customer focus
• Conversant with relevant legislation (eg, IEE 17th Edition, DSEAR, etc)
• Demonstrable record in successful delivery of engineering capital projects in FMCG with emphasis on specification /planning /implementation/ validation.
• MS Project proficient
• Experience of modern manufacturing practice
• Food processing and associated equipment knowledge
• Collaborative approach, with ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to deliver results on time and cost in a pressurised and trade union environment
• Understanding customer needs and being proactive with actions
• A self-starter, enthusiastic, positive, energetic and resourceful

What we offer in return:

• Up to 7.5% pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Staff discount shop on site
• Free on site parking
• Access to 'The Hamper', with discounts at hundreds of nationwide retailers
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and Other Health & Wellbeing Benefits
• Sharesave Scheme
• Other salary sacrifice benefits 
• Early finish on a Friday

A great British food company 

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.