Capital Projects Engineer

Project Engineer/Manager required for my client, a global manufacturing business based in South Wales.

The Project Engineer will be responsible for planning, scoping out, and monitoring required capital projects from conception to execution, ensuring they are completed successfully on-time, in-scope, and on-budget, in line with strategic priorities by closely working with key stake holders, including but not limited to R&D, Production improvements, integrations and CAPEX initiatives. Typical projects will include RFP, URS, supplier selection and equipment installation management for production.

In line with strategic priorities, the Capital Projects Engineer will work with stakeholders and lead supplier and technology selection by closely working with SMEs to ensure return on investment. This role will be responsible for implementing and tracking project status, project spend, resource load, risks. This role acts as a glue that holds projects together; coordinating resources, managing risks, and communicating with stakeholders to ensure everyone is on the same page.

Experience and Skills of the Capital Projects Engineer/Manager:

• Experience in process automation / process engineering within a highly regulated industry would be desirable.
• Knowledge of capital project management within a manufacturing sector.
• Experience of applying Lean and/or Six Sigma techniques would be desirable.
• Track record of successful completion of complex technical projects on time and to budget.
• Significant planning, resourcing and project budgeting experience.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in use of project management software.
• Evidence of excellent communication skills at executive / senior management level.
• Able to work under deadlines and handle multiple and detail-oriented tasks.
• Work autonomously and manage deadlines and pressure situations.