At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative manufacturing projects and develop critical factory services.
- Company: Join a major UK manufacturing organisation undergoing transformation.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, potential long-term contract, and significant autonomy.
- Other info: Immediate start available; work on high-profile projects with great career growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of manufacturing with cutting-edge technologies and processes.
- Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing project engineering and front-end engineering design.
The predicted salary is between 33750 - 41250 £ per year.
Job Type: Interim Contract
Engineering Factory Services Consultant
Factory Services & Utilities (Outside IR35) £450-£550/day target; expenses if required
Primarily on-site, some hybrid
Initial 3 Months, potential to extend to 12-18 months following feasibility, FEED and project approval
Major Manufacturing Expansion Programme
Location: East Midlands / West Midlands Border, Derbyshire, commutable from Leicester, Tamworth, Lichfield, Burton, Derby, Uttoxeter, Stafford etc
Client: Large multi-site Manufacturer
Start: ASAP, ideally within 2 weeks
We are supporting a major UK manufacturing organisation, a highly confidential manufacturing transformation and facility expansion programme. This is an NDA protected assignment and recruitment process.
The purpose is to help define and support project scope, technical solution, costs, risks, programme and investment requirements to make an informed funding decision. This assignment forms part of the feasibility, front-end engineering, scoping and business justification phase of a significant CAPEX investment.
Introduction of new manufacturing technologies, process innovation, infrastructure upgrades and the development of new production facility, mixing blending etc.
We are seeking an experienced Interim Project Engineer Manager, Manufacturing Services Engineer, Interim Plant Services Engineer or Contract Engineering Project Consultant to support the development and delivery of critical factory services, utilities and manufacturing infrastructure workstreams.
Suited to engineering consultants with experience in Plant Services Engineering, Manufacturing Utilities, Factory Infrastructure, Front End Engineering Design (FEED), Process Manufacturing, Heavy Industry, Building Products, Chemicals, Materials Processing etc.
Consultants should be able to demonstrate experience delivering utility and factory services projects within manufacturing, including Factory expansion or new build projects, Process manufacturing facilities, Building products, FMCG, chemicals, coatings, paints, aggregates or materials processing industries are ideal.
Your company will be engaged on an outcomes-based consultancy basis and should be comfortable operating autonomously, providing specialist expertise and delivering agreed project milestones through their own Limited Company.
Project Scope – Interim Project Engineer Manager
The programme centres around the development and implementation of an innovative manufacturing process involving:
- Introduction of new raw materials and manufacturing technologies
- Manufacturing process redesign and optimisation
- Development of new production methods and operating philosophies
- Upgraded plant utilities and factory services infrastructure
Key areas of responsibility will include:
- Utilities & Factory Services
- Electrical infrastructure and power distribution
- Compressed air generation and distribution networks
- Industrial pumping systems
- Wastewater treatment and environmental systems
- Process utilities
- Ancillary plant and support equipment
- Ventilation and extraction systems
- Factory services upgrades and expansion
- Front-End Project Development, FEED and feasibility activities
- Development of User Requirement Specifications (URS)
- Tender and contractor engagement
- OEM Management of engineering work packages
- Coordination of consultants, contractors and suppliers
- Engineering governance and reporting
- Project planning and schedule development
Key Deliverables – Interim Project Engineer Manager
- Support front-end development of a major manufacturing expansion
- Develop engineering scopes and tender packages for critical infrastructure projects
- Support feasibility and engineering reviews across factory services and utilities
- Support a defined utilities and infrastructure workstream
- Identify and evaluate engineering solutions to support future manufacturing processes
- Ensure work packages progress from concept through to investment approval readiness
Ideal Background – Interim Project Engineering Manager
- Proven manufacturing project engineering experience
- Plant utilities, factory services or infrastructure
- Industrial utilities and infrastructure projects
- Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and CAPEX development
- Experience within industrial manufacturing, building materials products, FMCG, chemicals, process manufacturing or heavy industry
- Successful delivery of CAPEX, expansion or site development projects
- FEED, feasibility and front-end engineering experience
- Experience developing URS and tender documentation
- HNC, HND or Degree qualification in an Engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)
What’s on Offer?
- £450 - £550 per day plus expenses if required
- Potential extension of up to 18 months subject to project approval and delivery requirements
- Outside IR35 engagement
- High-profile manufacturing transformation programme
- Significant autonomy and influence during project development
- Opportunity to shape a manufacturing investment
- Immediate start available
Contact Mike Butler for a confidential, NDA protected discussion.
Suitable candidates will typically have operated as Interim Project Engineers, Manufacturing Services Engineers, Plant Engineers, CAPEX Project Engineers, Utilities Engineers, Engineering Consultants, Project Managers or Engineering Programme Consultants within manufacturing or industrial environments.
Utilities & Factory Services Workstream Scope: front-end engineering and project development assignment focused on defining and delivering utility infrastructure such as compressors, compressed air, water effluent, pumping, extraction, power supply.
Interim Project Engineer Manager in Willington employer: Omega Resource Group
As a global leader in the automation and packing industry, our company offers an exceptional work environment for the Field Service Director role, characterised by a commitment to operational excellence and employee development. With competitive compensation, including a generous bonus structure and comprehensive benefits like private health cover and a double matched pension scheme, we prioritise the well-being and growth of our team members. Our collaborative culture fosters strong relationships and encourages continuous improvement, making this an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in a dynamic sector.
