Project Engineer – Capex Projects | Food Manufacturing Industry (FMCG Experience essential)

Location: Rainham

Rate: £40.00 - £45.00ph (Outside IR35)

Contract: 3 Months Contract - Possible extension

Are you a hands-on, solutions-driven Project Engineer with a passion for delivering impactful Capex projects? Join our dynamic team and play a key role in modernising and upgrading our food manufacturing facilities.

We're looking for an experienced Project Engineer to lead critical machinery replacement and installation projects—overseeing everything from initial planning to final handover. This is your chance to work on high-impact projects that directly influence operational efficiency and safety, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

What You'll Be Doing:

End-to-End Project Management

Deliver Capex projects from scope through to completion—removal of outdated machinery and seamless integration of new equipment.
Plan, track, and deliver projects on time and within budget using Gantt charts and project scheduling tools.

Contractor & Site Management

Coordinate and manage on-site contractors, ensuring adherence to RAMS and safety protocols.
Conduct regular inspections and keep a close eye on progress, quality, and compliance.

Team Collaboration & Communication

Work closely with the Engineering Manager and other stakeholders to drive project success.
Partner with Health & Safety and Site teams to ensure zero disruption and full compliance.
Provide clear project updates, flag risks, and keep all documentation accurate and up-to-date.

What We're Looking For:

Experience & Background

Strong project management experience within the FMCG or food manufacturing sector.
Demonstrated success in delivering Capex projects in a factory or industrial setting.

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
Understanding of Health & Safety standards in manufacturing environments.

Skills

Proficiency in project tools like Gantt charts and project tracking software.
Strong contractor management and risk assessment review skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork capabilities—able to bring people together and get things done.

You'll Thrive If You Are:

Organised and detail-focused, with a knack for prioritising tasks.
Articulate and solution-oriented—always thinking a few steps ahead.
A strong relationship builder who can influence at all levels.
Calm under pressure, with a flexible and proactive mindset.

Ready to engineer the future of food production?

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ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation