Project Engineer
Location: Chirk, North Wales
Company: Blue-Chip FMCG Company
Contract: 12–18 months
Hours: 40 hours per week
Rate: £60.00 per hour (Ltd) + expenses
Start: ASAP
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking an experienced Contract Project Engineer to support a leading blue-chip FMCG company at their Chirk manufacturing site on a significant ATEX project programme.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing project scopes aimed at identifying and reducing dust explosion hazards, improving site compliance and delivering practical engineering solutions across the process environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer with a strong ATEX / combustible dust background to take ownership of projects from initial site assessment and risk identification through to scope development, budget approval and implementation.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of ATEX-related engineering projects across the site.
Assess existing plant, equipment and processes to identify ATEX gaps, risks and opportunities for improvement.
Work closely with the site engineering, operations, EHS and maintenance teams to understand hazards and develop appropriate engineering solutions.
Develop project scopes to reduce and control combustible dust hazards and associated explosion risks.
Provide technical input and recommendations based on current ATEX requirements, industry standards and good engineering practice.
Develop CAPEX estimates, project budgets and business cases to support investment decisions.
Prepare project documentation and secure the necessary budget approval and stakeholder sign-off.
Manage projects through the engineering lifecycle, from initial concept and scope development through to implementation and completion.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors and specialist suppliers as required.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, effectively and in line with agreed scope, budget and timescales.
Provide clear progress updates and communicate project risks, issues and requirements to key stakeholders.Key Requirements The ideal candidate will have:
Strong, demonstrable ATEX experience, ideally gained within a process, manufacturing, food, FMCG, chemical or similarly hazardous industry.
Proven experience working with combustible dust / dust explosion hazards and delivering engineering projects designed to reduce associated risks.
A strong understanding of ATEX principles and their practical application within an operational manufacturing environment.
Experience undertaking site assessments, gap analysis and risk identification.
Proven ability to develop practical engineering solutions in collaboration with operations and site engineering teams.
Strong project engineering and project management experience.
Experience developing detailed project scopes, cost estimates and CAPEX proposals.
Experience securing budget approval and taking projects from concept through to implementation.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to work independently, take ownership and operate effectively within a busy manufacturing environment.Desirable Experience
Experience within the food, FMCG or process manufacturing sector.
Experience with dust extraction, containment, explosion protection or other combustible dust risk-reduction measures.
Previous experience working on ATEX improvement programmes or site-wide ATEX remediation projects.
Engineering qualification or equivalent practical engineering experience.
Experience managing contractors and specialist engineering suppliers.Get in touch now If you're seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience we are looking for, then apply now or contact Stuart Cooper via Linkedin
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