Project Engineer

Project Engineer (Capital / Automation Projects) FMCG Manufacturing | Hampshire | 12-month contract | Outside IR35 | Rate to be discussed We’re supporting a large FMCG manufacturing site in Hampshire who are looking to appoint an experienced Project Engineer to support a major automation and capital investment programme. This is a hands-on delivery role within a highly regulated manufacturing environment, focused on delivering equipment upgrades, automation projects and production improvements across the site. Key Responsibilities: • Deliver capital and automation projects from concept through to installation, commissioning and handover • Manage multiple concurrent engineering projects, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality targets • Produce and manage User Requirement Specifications (URS) in collaboration with production, engineering and quality teams • Coordinate equipment suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders through design, build and installation phases • Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and support Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities • Support equipment installation and commissioning in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment • Ensure compliance with validation requirements (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ) where applicable • Manage project planning, scheduling, risk management and reporting activities • Support procurement, tendering and supplier selection for capital equipment • Ensure all project work is delivered safely, in line with regulatory, quality and H&S requirements • Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of new equipment into production • Drive continuous improvement and support wider engineering and automation initiatives Requirements: • Proven experience as a Project Engineer within FMCG, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, cosmetics or other regulated manufacturing environments • Strong experience delivering capital projects, automation upgrades or production line improvements • Hands-on involvement in FAT/SAT, commissioning and equipment installation • Experience working in GMP or similarly regulated environments • Understanding of validation processes (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ) advantageous • Strong stakeholder management across engineering, production, quality and suppliers • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment