Business Unit Cereal Partners UK
Job Title: Project Engineer – Building Construction and Project Management
Location: Staverton Wiltshire
Terms of Employment Direct Fixed Term contract 2 years – Competitive Salary.
Alternatively Hourly rate Via supporting supplier
Inside IR35 Terms apply only
This is a full-time permanent opportunity, but we are always open to discuss individual’s flexible working needs so please speak to use during the recruitment process to understand what this could look like for you.
At Cereal Partners UK we have established ourselves as one of the largest cereal manufacturers in the UK, making many well-loved brands such as Shreddies and Shredded Wheat. Our aim is simple: to provide high quality, nutritious and great tasting breakfast cereals. You could join our mission to create a nation of Cereal Lovers!
Position Summary
We’re launching a major transformation project to expand our Staverton factory and significantly increase production capacity. As part of this large-scale investment, we are seeking a
Project Engineer specialising in building construction project management to lead the delivery of the building scope, working closely with external architectural and engineering teams. This is a unique opportunity to take a leading role in a high-impact, multi-year capital investment.
As
Project Engineer – Buildings, you will be responsible for managing the design, planning, contractor selection, and on-site execution of the new factory building. You will work closely with external architects, civil and structural engineers, MEP consultants, and quantity surveyors to ensure timely approvals and successful delivery of the construction phase.
A key focus will be securing planning permission quickly, prequalifying and selecting building contractors, and overseeing construction activities with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance.
This is a full-time, fixed-term opportunity with flexible working arrangements depending on the project phase. Full on-site presence will be required during the implementation phase.
A day in the life of a Project Engineer – Buildings
- Manage the building scope of a major factory expansion project from concept to completion
- Coordinate with external teams including architects, civil/structural engineers, MEP engineers, and quantity surveyors
- Lead the preparation and submission of planning applications to secure timely approvals
- Prequalify, evaluate, and select building contractors in collaboration with procurement and project stakeholders
- Oversee on-site construction activities, ensuring compliance with design, safety, and quality standards
- Manage the construction and safety management team to ensure safe and efficient site operations
- Ensure effective use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for design coordination, planning, and execution
- Monitor progress, risks, and issues, and report regularly to project leadership
- Ensure alignment with project timelines, budget, and regulatory requirements
What Will Make You Successful
This is an exciting career opportunity to join the world’s largest food company for candidates with solid technical skills.
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline
- Proven Track Record managing building projects, ideally within industrial or manufacturing environments
- Proven experience in design management, planning application processes and building contractor selection
- Strong understanding of construction safety standards including CDM regulations and site management practices
- Experience working with multi-disciplinary design and engineering teams
- Proficiency in BIM tools and workflows (e.g. Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360)
- Familiarity with UK building regulations and planning procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoDesk tools
- Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills
What You Need To Know
We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
At CPW, our values are rooted in respect – for our employees, our customers and our consumers. That’s why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!
