Principal Project Engineer

Principal Project Engineer

Location: North West (ideally around Wirral)
Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 per annum, DOE + Benefits!
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits: 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (rising to 25 days after probation), Company Pension, Gym Membership, Regular Training & Development, and a Fantastic Employee Benefits Package!

Take the Lead in Engineering Excellence

Why Join Us?

Here’s why our team loves working at Concept Projects Group:

• Competitive Salary: £55K-£70K DOE
• Health & Wellbeing: Gym membership and generous holiday allowance
• Career Growth: Ongoing training and development tailored to your ambitions
• Variety & Impact: Work across multiple industries and high-profile projects
• Supportive Environment: Join a team that values collaboration and innovation

Are you ready to spearhead innovative engineering projects that revolutionise industries?

At Concept Projects Group, we specialise in delivering cutting-edge solutions across sectors like food and drink, pharmaceuticals, homecare, and construction.

From automating packaging lines to hygienic processing solutions, we’ve done it all and now, we want you to lead the charge!

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, strategic thinker to join our dynamic team and oversee complex, multi-disciplinary projects that drive real-world impact.

What You'll Do

As our Principal Project Engineer, you will:

• Manage multiple complex projects, from initial concept to completion.
• Collaborate directly with senior client teams, including Directors and VPs.
• Develop detailed project plans, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure strict compliance with Health & Safety and regulatory standards.
• Deliver innovative engineering improvements through feasibility studies and CAPEX forecasts.
• Lead site operations, overseeing contractors, quality control, and safety inspections.
• Act as the principal contractor under CDM regulations when required.
• Coordinate stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.
• Provide regular progress reports and handle change requests.

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A degree in engineering (or equivalent experience).
• A proven track record in successfully delivering complex projects.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Flexibility to travel across mainland UK for client engagements.

It would be great if you had:

• IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications or familiarity with APM/Prince 2 methodology.
• Experience with ERP systems or similar tools.

Ready to Lead? Apply Now!

This is your chance to make an immediate impact. Interviews are happening quickly, so don’t wait—click "APPLY" today and start your journey with us.

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