Site Project Engineer
2 days ago
Melton Mowbray
Site Project Engineer £50,000 Days Rutland Our client are a leading manufacturer of plastics with sites across the UK, due to a continued drive for excellence they are seeking a site project engineer to join their Rutland site. This is a hands-on role that combines practical installation and commissioning work with project leadership responsibilities, including planning, documentation, and managing timings/schedules. You will play a key role in delivering new equipment projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards Responsibilities – Site Project Engineer • Examine project briefs and assess their feasibility., • Specify new equipment and seek out competitive quotations., • Collaborate closely with suppliers on equipment design requirements and optimal solutions., • Advise senior management on realistic costs, timescales, and resources needed to deliver specific projects., • Manage projects end-to-end from inception through to successful handover to production, focusing on safety, cost control, time management, and quality., • This position is not solely office-based and requires a proactive, hands-on approach to installation, commissioning, and problem-solving on the shop floor., • This list is by no means exhaustive, and you will be expected to contribute flexibly across engineering activities as required. Experience/Qualifications - Site Project Engineer • Time-served engineer with an electrical bias – minimum HNC/HND level (or equivalent)., • Ideally hold a relevant Health & Safety qualification., • Strong working knowledge of mechatronics, PLC technology, servo drives, and control systems (common in plastics processing equipment such as injection molding, extrusion, or automation systems)., • IT literate with competency in CAD – ideally 2D AutoCAD – and the ability to produce layout drawings., • Proven experience in the safe installation and commissioning of new equipment/machinery., • Strong supplier and contractor management skills., • Experience in leading and supervising a small team. Benefits - Site Project Engineer • 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), • 6% employer contribution after successful probation, • Great career progression and training For more information on this role, please contact Andy Haddon on 01453 796617, or send a copy of your CV to For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit ___ Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors. Ideal background / Previous roles may include: Installation Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, project engineer or commissioning engineer Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.