Project Engineering Consultant

South West · Inside IR35 · Rate not stated · Contract · Posted 28 October 2026

Title: Project Engineering Consultant Position Type: Contract (Inside IR35) Location: Trowbridge Categories: Engineering, Project Management PM Group requires a project engineer to support on-site equipment installation…

Inside IR35 Engineering
Contract type Contract
Location South West
Posted 28 October 2026

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Title: Project Engineering Consultant
Position Type: Contract (Inside IR35)
Location: Trowbridge
Categories: Engineering, Project Management
PM Group requires a project engineer to support on-site equipment installation and upgrades at an FMCG manufacturing plant.
Responsibilities
* Working as part of the project management team, working to deliver a portfolio of capital projects.
* Supporting the project manager in scoping and delivery of the projects portfolio.
* Working with the project team to deliver the project documentation and drawings.
* Managing and leading members of the client engineering team.
* Scope definition for numerous projects.
* Managing vendor identification, overseeing the tendering process for multiple projects. Bid requisition, bid clarification, and vendor selection. Creating tender documentation, working through the tender process, engaging potential suppliers/contractors and providing in-depth tender analysis on bid returns.
* Construction management including construction timeline, in order to ensure delivery of projects on time and within budget constraints.
* Working alongside existing client engineers, managers, and directors.
* Leading the project team through all stages of the projects from design to construction and handover.
* Acting as a client representative in meetings and discussions with third party vendors.
* Presenting business cases, seeking board approval, securing funding.
* Attending and overseeing testing on site and off site.
* Managing risk and change, securing additional budget as required.
* Developing contracts between the client and suppliers.
* Managing change and securing additional budget as required.
* Working alongside third party contractors and offering input into process design and installation.
* Collaborating with other client departments and offering technical support as required.
* Ensuring the delivery of projects in a way that is compliant with EU and UK health and safety regulations, as well as client procedures and protocols.
* General process improvement, quality design, and risk management.
* Developing engineering standards that support project delivery.
* Other responsibilities in-keeping with the project engineering role.
Qualifications
* Candidates must have proven experience of working as a project engineer on multiple projects with extensive electrical or mechanical engineering elements.
* A background of working on packaging projects in the FMCG/food sector is essential.
* Knowledge of standard industry practices, procedures and safety measures is essential.
* Candidates must be excellent communicators, able to lead and focus a multi-disciplined engineering team.
* The successful candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, including the ability to challenge and work with other technical engineers and project stakeholders.
Off-Payroll Working Rules
This role is believed to be inside IR35

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