Temporary/Contract

Project Engineer

Posted by New Appointments Group • Folkestone, England, United Kingdom

📍 Folkestone, England 🕒 January 30, 2026

About the Role

We're seeking a Project Engineer with an engineering background to deliver capital projects within a manufacturing environment. This role is hands-on, structured, and focused on equipment installation, automation, and production improvement.

Key Projects

* Installation of a new production line
* Production line upgrade - design and installation of a robotic depalletising system

The Role

* Deliver engineering projects from scope to handover, ensuring time, cost, and quality control
* Manage formal project change control, risk, and project governance
* Coordinate suppliers, contractors, and internal engineering teams
* Lead project gate reviews and report against KPIs
* Maintain site layouts, drawings, and technical documentation
* Resolve issues using root cause analysis in a live production environment

What We're Looking For

* 3-5 years' experience delivering engineering or manufacturing projects

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