At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering projects from design to installation, ensuring safety and quality.
- Company: Join Nestlé Dalston, home of NESCAFÉ, in a collaborative environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive pension scheme, private health cover, and professional development.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on innovative projects that shape the future of our site.
- Qualifications: Engineering degree or apprenticeship with experience in project management.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Some of our fantastic benefits
- Comprehensive pension scheme – up to 12% employer contribution
- Potential, discretionary annual bonus
- Private medical health cover
- A focus on professional development and growth
About Us
Nestlé Dalston is the home of NESCAFÉ and produces a range of Cappuccino, Aero and Coffee Mate products using highly automated manufacturing, filling and packing processes.
As we continue to invest in our factory, people and technology, we’re looking for a Project Engineer to join our Projects team and help deliver the next generation of site improvements and capital investment projects.
Working as part of a collaborative team of 12 Project professionals, you’ll manage projects from design and procurement through to installation, commissioning and operational handover.
This is a varied role where you’ll work closely with colleagues across Safety, Quality, Engineering, Production, while supporting the successful start‑up of new assets, processes and infrastructure.
Your Impact
As Project Engineer, you will lead and support the delivery of engineering projects that help shape the future of our Dalston site.
You will manage projects through design, procurement, installation and commissioning while ensuring solutions are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
- Project Delivery – Manage capital investment projects from concept through to installation, commissioning and handover.
- Engineering & Technical Excellence – Deliver engineering solutions that improve reliability, performance and efficiency.
- Stakeholder Collaboration – Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Safety teams to achieve successful outcomes.
- Safety & Compliance – Ensure all activities meet relevant legislation, standards and site requirements. Support Zero accident goal through behavioural safety techniques.
- Start‑Up & Operational Readiness – Support training, documentation and smooth project handover to operational teams.
- Your Ingredients for Success
You will bring experience delivering engineering projects within a manufacturing environment, alongside stakeholder management, communication and problem‑solving skills.
Experience managing capital investment projects is essential.
- Qualifications & Technical Knowledge – Engineering degree or recognised apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Project & Financial Management – Experience managing Cap Ex projects, budgets and procurement activities.
- Health, Safety & Compliance – Knowledge of CDM, PUWER, LOLER, PSSR and contractor management.
- Stakeholder & Communication Skills – Ability to influence, collaborate and build trusted relationships.
- Leadership & Continuous Improvement – Self‑motivated with a continuous improvement mindset and adaptability.
- What You Need to Know
We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect, and we believe that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment allows everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovative thinking.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, parents, carers and members of the LGBT+ community.
Please let us know if we can provide accommodations to ensure your full participation in the application process.
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