Project Engineer

As a Project Engineer, you will join our Cardiff team to support our activities within the food and beverage manufacturing sector.

You will play a key role in supporting the implementation and commissioning of facility and process improvement projects within a large-scale manufacturing environment. This role is focused on coordination, communication, and project delivery, ensuring contractors, stakeholders, and site teams work effectively together throughout the project lifecycle, from planning through to go-live.

Location: Cardiff

On Site: hybrid (2-3 days on site)

Clearance: Clearable

Experience Level: Mid-Level (3-9 YOE)

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate the delivery of site-based engineering and facility improvement projects

Oversee the implementation and commissioning of new process and piping systems

Manage day-to-day communication between contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

Monitor project schedules, risks, issues, and actions to ensure successful delivery

Support project ramp-up and ramp-down activities throughout the implementation lifecycle

Ensure all activities are completed safely and in accordance with site standards and procedures

Facilitate project meetings and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders

Support go-live activities and ensure a smooth transition into operational use

Review contractor performance and ensure deliverables align with project requirements

Required Skills

Strong project engineering or project management experience within a manufacturing environment

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to coordinate multiple contractors and workstreams simultaneously

Understanding of process industries and facility-based engineering projects

Experience supporting commissioning and implementation activities

Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Comfortable working on-site and engaging with operational teams daily

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering , or equivalent military experience .

Experience delivering projects within manufacturing, production, food & beverage, brewing, pharmaceutical, or industrial environments

Demonstrable experience coordinating contractors and project stakeholders

Experience supporting project delivery through implementation and operational handover

Desirable Skills

Knowledge of brewing or beverage production processes

Experience commissioning new piping systems or process equipment

Familiarity with Siemens-controlled manufacturing environments

Understanding of FDA, EMA, or EFSA-regulated environments

Experience working within food & beverage, FMCG, or process manufacturing industries

Knowledge of commissioning, validation, and operational readiness activities

Why join us?

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get

A personalised career path and a rewarding management style

A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings

Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.