Project Engineer

Nestle

. Lead and deliver capital engineering projects within agreed budgets and timescales .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeYork • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £55,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading capital engineering projects, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation, and managing project scopes, budgets, and timelines. Proficient in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve project goals while minimizing environmental impact.

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Project ManagementHealth & Safety ComplianceElectrical Engineering QualificationAutomation Systems KnowledgeManufacturing Project Experience

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Hard Skills

Project Scope DevelopmentBudget ManagementHealth & Safety LegislationAutomation Systems InterrogationProcess Equipment Knowledge

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeAutoCAD LTMS Project

Certifications & Qualifications

Electrical Engineering Qualification

Industry Keywords

FMCGCDM RegulationsSHE ObjectivesEnvironmental Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and deliver capital engineering projects within agreed budgets and timescales
Support development of project scope, schedules and budgets for new investments
Work with project teams to deliver outcomes while maintaining high standards of safety and hygiene
Champion compliance with Health & Safety legislation and site procedures
Lead commissioning and start-up of plant and equipment against agreed performance standards
Develop project scopes, budgets and timing plans for projects ranging from £50k to £1m
Coordinate and support third-party contractors working on site
Collaborate with Operations, site functions, R&D, Marketing and Logistics teams
Work within multi-disciplinary teams to achieve shared project goals
Support environmental compliance and help minimise environmental impact
Report SHE incidents or concerns and contribute to site SHE objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

A completed apprenticeship, degree or qualification in Electrical Engineering
Technical knowledge of modern automation systems with the ability to interrogate
Strong technical knowledge and practical experience of Health & Safety legislation, including CE, PUWER and machinery safety
Experience of contributing to or leading engineering projects within a manufacturing environment, ideally FMCG
Good IT skills, including MS Office and AutoCAD LT; MS Project preferred
Knowledge or experience of CDM regulations would be beneficial
Knowledge and understanding of process and packaging equipment would be advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential, discretionary annual bonus
Generous pension scheme – up to 12% contribution from Nestle
12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement
2 paid volunteering days
A focus on personal development and growth, including study support
Flexible working arrangements