Project Engineer

Job Description

Project Engineer - Manufacturing | Ripley, Derbyshire

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Location: Ripley, Derbyshire
Employment Type: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Sector: Manufacturing / Engineering
Salary: £46,400 + Bonus

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An established manufacturing company based in Ripley is looking for a Project Engineer to join their team and lead end-to-end project delivery for a key product line. This is a pivotal role within a small but high-performing engineering team, offering the chance to own and deliver impactful capital investment projects from concept to completion.

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The successful candidate will play a central part in managing technical specifications, coordinating multi-disciplinary stakeholders, and ensuring project delivery meets both operational and strategic goals.

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  Lead all five phases of project management - from feasibility and planning, through execution, monitoring, and final sign-off (FAT/SAT).

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  Deliver capital investment projects on time, on budget, and in line with business objectives.

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  Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers (including international OEMs) to specify, source, and implement new manufacturing equipment.

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  Own the installation and commissioning process, ensuring all services, utilities, and support infrastructure are prepared in advance.

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  Manage snagging, aftercare, and documentation to ensure full project closure and knowledge transfer.

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  Maintain regular communication with key stakeholders, providing weekly updates and formal monthly reporting.

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  Coordinate contractors, ensure compliance, and manage equipment servicing/critical parts planning via internal systems.

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\n\nCandidate Profile\n

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  Background in mechanical or electrical engineering with hands-on experience; time-served (e.g. apprenticeship route) in a production or manufacturing environment.

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  Proven experience in project management within an industrial or engineering setting.

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  Strong technical understanding and the ability to manage and prioritise multiple project deliverables.

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  Comfortable preparing technical and investment documentation and communicating clearly across functions and with external partners.

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  Experience with Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT).

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  Digitally fluent with MS Office, AutoCAD, CMMS, and project planning software.

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  Highly organized, proactive, and able to work independently to drive results.

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\n\nWhy Join?\n

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  Work in a highly impactful role within a supportive, skilled team.

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  Be a key player in driving long-term operational improvements and strategic investment.

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  Join a company that values innovation, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.

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To apply or for more information, please submit your CV and a brief cover note outlining your experience and availability.