At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead critical engineering projects and ensure timely delivery with a focus on safety and budget.
- Company: Join a market-leading multi-site PLC manufacturing organisation with a dynamic work culture.
- Benefits: Earn £500–£600 per day, plus expenses, with the freedom to work independently.
- Other info: Immediate start available; perfect for experienced contractors seeking new challenges.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on high-profile projects while enjoying significant autonomy.
- Qualifications: Extensive project engineering experience and strong stakeholder management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are supporting a market-leading multi-site PLC manufacturing organisation seeking an experienced Interim Project Engineer - Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of critical engineering and capital improvement projects during a key delivery period, post-shutdown. The role requires an individual who can mobilise quickly, provide technical and project leadership, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
Working across a key building materials operational manufacturing site, you will lead multiple engineering workstreams including shutdown activities, equipment installations, automation projects, contractor management, FEED development, and future capital investment programmes. The successful contractor will lead projects, drive delivery, and establish robust plans for subsequent engineering investment activities. This assignment is outcome-focused and suited to a contractor accustomed to delivering engineering projects with a high degree of autonomy and professional judgement. You will have no direct reports.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead engineering projects from mobilisation through to commissioning and handover.
- Manage project plans, budgets, risks and stakeholder engagement.
- Coordinate internal engineering teams, suppliers and contractors.
- Drive FEED activity and development of future capital projects.
- Ensure compliance with engineering, safety and regulatory standards.
- Provide regular project reporting and governance updates.
- Support commissioning, validation and operational handover activities.
- Extensive project engineering or engineering management experience.
- Previous experience delivering interim project assignments through a Limited Company consultancy model.
- Ability to take ownership of project outcomes and work with a high degree of autonomy.
- Strong background within manufacturing, industrial, FMCG, heavy industry or process environments.
- Proven success delivering CAPEX and engineering improvement projects.
- Experience managing contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- HNC/HND or Degree-qualified Engineer (or equivalent experience).
£500–£600 per day target; applications welcome based on experience. Outside IR35 engagement. Opportunity to provide specialist engineering expertise within a clearly defined project scope. Freedom to determine appropriate delivery methodologies and technical solutions to achieve agreed outcomes. Expenses paid in line with project requirements. Immediate start available. High-profile project portfolio with significant autonomy. Open to experienced interim professionals operating through their own Limited Company.
Apply now to or call 01132123519 if you are an experienced Consultant Project Engineering Manager or Senior Project Engineer available immediately and looking to deliver a critical engineering programme in the South East of England. Experienced Interim or Contract engineering project Managers, Engineering Managers and Project Engineers will be suitable for this role.
Interim Project Engineer Manager (Outside IR35) employer: Omega Leeds
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