Project Engineer

About the role

JBT Marel is looking for an experienced, customer-focused Project Engineer to manage complex engineering projects at its Adlington site in Cheshire, UK. The role covers the full project life cycle, from initial concept and definition through design, manufacture, validation, installation, commissioning and close-out. It is a full-time position of 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from concept through to delivery and close-out, keeping them safe, on time, within scope and under control of cost and margin.
• Execute projects in line with agreed scope, technical requirements, deliverables and responsibilities.
• Maintain project plans, milestones, actions, risks, dependencies and governance evidence.
• Lead project reviews and ensure actions, decisions and approvals are clearly recorded.
• Coordinate internal teams, suppliers and customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Control changes to scope, specification, cost, resources and delivery dates.
• Monitor progress, cost and margin, drive action and escalate risks early.
• Coordinate FAT, PDI, SAT, installation and commissioning, and ensure validation, handover and close-out requirements are completed or assigned.
• Capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Proven experience independently managing technical projects from concept through manufacture, installation and final delivery.
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, machinery or automation, and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working directly with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Commercial awareness of project cost, margin, scope and resource implications.
• Advantageous: experience with packaging machinery, food-manufacturing equipment, tray sealing or machinery testing and commissioning.

Required skills

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, layouts and project documentation.
• Structured approach to governance, risk management, change control and project documentation.
• Strong planning, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the confidence to challenge, influence and escalate.

What we offer

• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Exposure to international customers and projects.
• The chance to work for a global leader in food technology and help food producers operate more efficiently and sustainably.