Site Project Engineer

Our client are a leading manufacturer of plastics with sites across the UK, due to a continued drive for excellence they are seeking a site project engineer to join their Rutland site. This is a hands‑on role that combines practical installation and commissioning work with project leadership responsibilities, including planning, documentation, and managing timings/schedules. You will play a key role in delivering new equipment projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards

• Examine project briefs and assess their feasibility.
• Specify new equipment and seek out competitive quotations.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers on equipment design requirements and optimal solutions.
• Advise senior management on realistic costs, timescales, and resources needed to deliver specific projects.
• Manage projects end‑to‑end from inception through to successful handover to production, focusing on safety, cost control, time management, and quality.
• This position is not solely office‑based and requires a proactive, hands‑on approach to installation, commissioning, and problem‑solving on the shop floor.
• This list is by no means exhaustive, and you will be expected to contribute flexibly across engineering activities as required.

Experience/Qualifications – Site Project Engineer

• Time-served engineer with an electrical bias – minimum HNC/HND level (or equivalent).
• Ideally hold a relevant Health & Safety qualification.
• Strong working knowledge of mechatronics, PLC technology, servo drives, and control systems (common in plastics processing equipment such as injection moulding, extrusion, or automation systems).
• IT literate with competency in CAD – ideally 2D AutoCAD – and the ability to produce layout drawings.
• Proven experience in the safe installation and commissioning of new equipment/machinery.
• Strong supplier and contractor management skills.
• Experience in leading and supervising a small team.

Benefits – Site Project Engineer

• 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Great career progression and training

For more information on this role, please contact Andy Haddon on 01453 796617, or send a copy of your CV to andrew.haddon@omegaresource.co.uk

Ideal background / Previous roles may include

• Installation Engineer
• Maintenance Engineer
• project engineer
• commissioning engineer

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