Site Engineer / Project Engineer (Contract) in Leicester

Site Engineer / Project Engineer (Contract) in Leicester

Leicester Full-Time 53000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Mars

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and execute high-impact capital projects in a dynamic engineering environment.
  • Company: Join a vibrant engineering community at a leading manufacturing company.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, and best-in-class learning support from day one.
  • Other info: Commitment to diversity and inclusion, with excellent career growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on innovative projects while growing your engineering skills.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and hands-on experience in fast-paced industries preferred.

The predicted salary is between 53000 - 65000 £ per year.

Location: Melton Mowbray

Salary: £53,000-£65,000 + Bonus + Benefits

As our new Site Project Engineer, you will be a vital technical driver behind the design, installation, and execution of high-impact capital projects that keep our high-speed manufacturing sites at the cutting edge.

You will join us as a key active member of our vibrant engineering community, local site technical team, and multi-functional project teams. In this role, you will deploy your technical expertise to successfully deliver projects that provide a competitive advantage to our business, all while collaborating with a passionate team of Associates.

  • Safe & Sustainable Delivery: Lead and execute capital projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring every design and installation delivers safe, secure, and environmentally responsible results.
  • Rally and engage cross-functional project team members: Encourage them to take proactive ownership of assigned tasks and collaborate effectively to hit milestones.
  • Strategic Execution & Growth: Balance multiple priorities, including direct project execution, multi-disciplinary functional support, and continuous self-development to actively grow within the role and the engineering function.
  • Compliance Champion: Comply with, reinforce, and champion all site and global safety, security, and environmental policies (HSE) on every project.

Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent technical discipline).

Experience of hands-on experience in a comparable technical engineering position within fast-paced industries such as food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or FMCG is highly preferred.

A deep, foundational/functional understanding of core engineering principles across multiple disciplines (Process, Packaging, Electrical, Construction, or Computer/Digital Services) to guide complex site project decisions.

Proven ability to work in team environments, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and drive projects to successful completion.

Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.

Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process.

Mars

Contact Details:

Mars Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Site Engineer / Project Engineer (Contract) in Leicester

Project Management
Technical Expertise
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Safety Compliance
Environmental Responsibility
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering