Project Engineer in Basingstoke
Job Description
Project Engineer (Capital / Automation Projects)
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FMCG Manufacturing | Hampshire | 12-month contract | Outside IR35 | Rate to be discussed
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We’re supporting a large FMCG manufacturing site in Hampshire who are looking to appoint an experienced Project Engineer to support a major automation and capital investment programme.
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This is a hands-on delivery role within a highly regulated manufacturing environment, focused on delivering equipment upgrades, automation projects and production improvements across the site.
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Key Responsibilities:
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• Deliver capital and automation projects from concept through to installation, commissioning and handover
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• Manage multiple concurrent engineering projects, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality targets
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• Produce and manage User Requirement Specifications (URS) in collaboration with production, engineering and quality teams
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• Coordinate equipment suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders through design, build and installation phases
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• Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and support Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities
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• Support equipment installation and commissioning in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment
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• Ensure compliance with validation requirements (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ) where applicable
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• Manage project planning, scheduling, risk management and reporting activities
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• Support procurement, tendering and supplier selection for capital equipment
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• Ensure all project work is delivered safely, in line with regulatory, quality and H&S requirements
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• Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of new equipment into production
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• Drive continuous improvement and support wider engineering and automation initiatives
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Requirements:
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• Proven experience as a Project Engineer within FMCG, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, cosmetics or other regulated manufacturing environments
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• Strong experience delivering capital projects, automation upgrades or production line improvements
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• Hands-on involvement in FAT/SAT, commissioning and equipment installation
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• Experience working in GMP or similarly regulated environments
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• Understanding of validation processes (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ) advantageous
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• Strong stakeholder management across engineering, production, quality and suppliers
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• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment