Project Engineer

Job Description

About the role

Location: Flexible UK - ideal location would be around the Midlands as there is a regular travel requirement across our network covering the whole of the UK, with potential occasional overseas travel

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week

As part of your role, your benefits include:

• 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
• Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives
• Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
• Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing support - including our Employee Assistance Programme

We are looking for Project Engineers to deliver projects across their full life cycle, from initial concept through to commissioning and handover. In this role, you will lead projects from design through to on-site implementation, ensuring systems are tested, meet performance requirements, and Infrastructures are successfully transitioned into operational use.

You will act as the key link between planning and execution-coordinating stakeholders, solving problems, and translating designs into practical, reliable solutions that support operational outcomes.

If you're motivated by large-scale projects, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want your work to have a clear and lasting impact, this could be the role for you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Ensure all technology and building designs meet engineering standards and drive our Net Zero Carbon goals
• Support the Lead Engineering Manager through feasibility, concept, Request for information and tender stages, delivering projects on time, on budget and to standard
• Oversee flawless installation delivery by technical suppliers and building contractors
• Keep site engineering teams informed and engaged with clear, regular project updates

What We're Looking For

• Extensive experience within an FMCG, Retail, Manufacturing, Construction or Logistics company
• Experienced in project management and delivery
• Engineering qualification and/or experience in a similar role
• Demonstrable analysis and problem-solving capabilities
• Good presentation, communication, and strong decision-making skills
• Highly motivated by the challenge of continuous improvement and value engineering required for project delivery
• Self-motivated individual who champions breakthrough ideas and initiatives - confronts & works to resolve tough issues
• Effective and clear communication (written & verbal) to influence peer group/senior management
• Proficient with MS Office & ability to read / interpret drawings, generation of AutoCAD drawings an advantage

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Now's your chance to build a career that really moves. Apply today and start your journey with us!

We celebrate individuality and believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger. That is why we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and confident to be themselves. Bring your authentic self, unlock your full potential, and grow your career in an environment that champions you.

Don't wait - we may close applications early. Apply now and take the next step forward.

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