Project Engineer

Our Capital Programme is at the heart of Victrex's success, driving multi-million-pound investments in cutting-edge production plants, building projects, and site upgrades. We're looking for a Project Engineer to play a key role in delivering these high-impact projects.

Key Accountabilities:

 Project Management: Own and deliver projects under £1m with minimal senior intervention.

Engineering Design: Manage detailed design to meet project plans; ensure efficient use of resources and effective design reviews. Assist with Front End Engineering Design and cost estimation for project sanction packages.

Constructability Reviews: Chair layout and constructability sessions with auditable team involvement.

Procurement: Conduct technical reviews of vendor quotations and provide clear recommendations.

Construction Oversight: Ensure safe, effective construction; act as Victrex contact for contractors; maintain zero reportable incidents.

Planning & Expediting: Drive EPC programme, identify slippages, and implement corrective actions for timely completion.

Cost Control: Monitor and manage costs; prevent overruns and keep orders within budget.

Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Production, SHE, Technology, Commercial, and Finance teams across Hillhouse, Rotherham, and Seal Sands sites.

Significant Role Metrics:

• Value of capital expenditure responsible for per year: Up to £5m
• Direct reports: None
• Indirect reports (project team members and contractors): Up to 20
• Purchasing Authority: £5k

Experience:

Join our team as a Project Engineer and play a key role in driving complex manufacturing projects to success. We're looking for someone with hands-on experience in chemical manufacturing or other similar industries with strong contractor collaboration skills, and the ability to challenge the status quo. If you're organised, resilient, commercially aware, and thrive in dynamic site and office settings, this is your opportunity to make an impact. 

Why work with us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to innovation and safety.
• Work on challenging, high-profile projects in the chemical manufacturing sector.
• Enjoy opportunities for UK and potential international travel.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A collaborative culture where your expertise and ideas truly matter.

Qualifications:

• Relevant Engineering degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical/Control/Instrument(ECI) engineering with professional membership of an Engineering Institution (Essential)
• Chartered Engineer (Desirable)

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE.

At present, we are not accepting any candidates via a recruitment agency or third party. 

About Victrex

Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials – from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices.

With over 40 years' experience, we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholders

Vision and culture

At Victrex, we have a clear purpose: to deliver transformational and sustainable solutions that address global material challenges.

Our core values of passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of everything we do. We are a company that thrives on human-centred leadership, valuing curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced, digitally enabled world. We believe in empowering individuals, rather than seeing barriers to progress.

We are looking for individuals who are comfortable working in an environment that values digital and AI-driven solutions, who see technology as an enabler rather than a challenge. At Victrex, we foster a culture of continuous learning, agility, and adaptability, where employees are encouraged to embrace new ways of working, leverage data-driven insights, and drive meaningful change.

As we continue to evolve, we need people who are not just contributors but change accelerators … individuals who champion innovation, and drive transformation with a growth mindset. Whether through digitalisation, process improvement, or human-centred leadership, our employees play a crucial role in shaping the future of our business.

Our leadership approach is built on empowerment, inclusion, and collaboration. We value people who lead with empathy and authenticity, fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives and ideas can thrive. We work hard to ensure that our teams are engaged, motivated, and equipped to navigate an ever-changing landscape.

Sustainability is core to our strategy. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities.

We are proud to be recognised as a 'Disability Confident' employer and to be voted as one of the best places to work by 'The Sunday Times' not just once, but for two years in succession A testament to our people-first culture, where innovation and adaptability thrive in a digital-first, AI-driven workplace; we are proud to have once again retained this very prestigious award

As well as being recognised as one of the 'Most Admired Companies in the Chemical Sector' by The London Stock Exchange: Recognition of our commitment to excellence, transformation, and data-driven insights, empowering every team member to embrace change and drive success.

We're also delighted to be acknowledged as a top performer in the FTSE Women Leaders Review for Women in Leadership and Women on Boards Victrex has been ranked joint 4th among UK-listed FTSE 250 companies, standing alongside much larger peers.

Our aim is to provide the support of accessibility and community within Victrex for everyone. So, if you need any help, advice or just want a confidential chat regarding any Diversity, Equity or Inclusion matters even before you apply to Victrex, then here is what you need to know:

The enabling support that Victrex prides itself on giving, starts from when anyone applies or wants to apply to join our team.

We are always here to help provide any 'reasonable adjustments' you may need during your application process. So please contact us to discuss your specific requirements in more depth.

We even have a dedicated email that anyone can use to reach out for help, advice, and a confidential chat......whatever you need to know, and to help ensure an equitable solution, that's right for you, right from the start

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sections of the community.