Project Engineer

As a Project Engineer you will join our Cardiff team to support our activities within the food and beverage manufacturing sector. 

You will play a key role in supporting the implementation and commissioning of facility and process improvement projects within a large-scale manufacturing environment. This role is focused on coordination communication and project delivery ensuring contractors stakeholders and site teams work effectively together throughout the project lifecycle from planning through to go-live.

• Location: Cardiff
• On Site: hybrid (2-3 days on site)
• Clearance: Clearable 
• Experience Level: Mid-Level (3-9 YOE)

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the delivery of site-based engineering and facility improvement projects
• Oversee the implementation and commissioning of new process and piping systems
• Manage day-to-day communication between contractors suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Monitor project schedules risks issues and actions to ensure successful delivery
• Support project ramp-up and ramp-down activities throughout the implementation lifecycle
• Ensure all activities are completed safely and in accordance with site standards and procedures
• Facilitate project meetings and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders
• Support go-live activities and ensure a smooth transition into operational use
• Review contractor performance and ensure deliverables align with project requirements

Qualifications :

Required Skills:

• Strong project engineering or project management experience within a manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple contractors and workstreams simultaneously
• Understanding of process industries and facility-based engineering projects
• Experience supporting commissioning and implementation activities
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working on-site and engaging with operational teams daily

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience.
• Experience delivering projects within manufacturing production food & beverage brewing pharmaceutical or industrial environments
• Demonstrable experience coordinating contractors and project stakeholders
• Experience supporting project delivery through implementation and operational handover

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of brewing or beverage production processes
• Experience commissioning new piping systems or process equipment
• Familiarity with Siemens-controlled manufacturing environments
• Understanding of FDA EMA or EFSA-regulated environments
• Experience working within food & beverage FMCG or process manufacturing industries
• Knowledge of commissioning validation and operational readiness activities

Additional Information :

Why join us 

We bring together entrepreneurial tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN youll work on exciting projects supported by ongoing learning mentoring and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow today.

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme 
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community including veterans reservists service leavers and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. 

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know. 

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website . If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria then your employment may be delayed or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time