Project Engineer

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Business Area: Nestlé Beverage

Location: Tutbury, Derbyshire

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience + potential bonus + generous pension scheme + 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement + 2 paid volunteering days + other fantastic benefits!

Championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our team at Nestlé UK&I, Tutbury Factory. The Project Engineer will manage the design, installation, commissioning, and commissioning of capital investment projects on site, and support the start‑up lead with the start‑up phase of the project within the defined scope of responsibility or specialisation. They will ensure that the objectives of the investment project charter, design specifications, Nestlé standards & international standards are implemented and adhered to.

Day in the life of a Project Engineer

The day is dynamic depending on the status of the project. At the concept stage you will engage with stakeholders, suppliers and technical support to agree a design that satisfies the technical, quality and safety standards of the business, and prepare business case studies to present to the business for CAPEX funding. At the installation stage you will coordinate the daily and upcoming activities, manage contractors and suppliers, permit work daily, visit the site and ensure site safety and install quality, while communicating progress, budget and timelines back to stakeholders.

What Will Make You Successful

• Experience working in a FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing Capex projects is essential.
• Degree educated in a mechanical, electromechanical, electrical or civil engineering field and/or completion of a recognised apprenticeship.
• Technical knowledge and practical experience working within Health & Safety legislation (PUWER CDM etc.).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with others, e.g., Safety Health & Environment, Production, Maintenance, QA, Contractors etc.
• Leadership skills, ability to lead meetings, delegate tasks to other members of the project team.
• A self‑starter with initiative to research topics and work out solutions with minimal supervision.
• Financial management skills: reviewing, controlling and forecasting spend, and working closely with the purchasing department to tender for and purchase new equipment.
• Commitment to a strong work ethic, integrity, honesty, safety, compliance and quality.
• Work to a high standard with a strong attention to detail.

What You Need To Know

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestlé – a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a strong focus on personal development and growth.

The closing date for this role is 15/01/2026. We may occasionally close job advertisements early if we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.

If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. We are committed to equal opportunity for all and may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process.