Project Engineer

Project Engineer (Capital / Automation Projects)

FMCG Manufacturing | Hampshire | 12-month contract | Outside IR35 | Rate to be discussed

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver capital and automation projects from concept through to installation, commissioning and handover

• Manage multiple concurrent engineering projects, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality targets

• Produce and manage User Requirement Specifications (URS) in collaboration with production, engineering and quality teams

• Coordinate equipment suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders through design, build and installation phases

• Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and support Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities

• Support equipment installation and commissioning in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment

• Ensure compliance with validation requirements (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ) where applicable

• Manage project planning, scheduling, risk management and reporting activities

• Support procurement, tendering and supplier selection for capital equipment

• Ensure all project work is delivered safely, in line with regulatory, quality and H&S requirements

• Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of new equipment into production

• Drive continuous improvement and support wider engineering and automation initiatives

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Project Engineer within FMCG, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, cosmetics or other regulated manufacturing environments

• Strong experience delivering capital projects, automation upgrades or production line improvements

• Hands-on involvement in FAT/SAT, commissioning and equipment installation

• Experience working in GMP or similarly regulated environments

• Understanding of validation processes (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ) advantageous

• Strong stakeholder management across engineering, production, quality and suppliers

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment