Title: Project Engineering Consultant Position Type: Contract (Inside IR35) Location: Northamptonshire 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