Project Engineer

Company Description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

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

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

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.