Project Engineer

Has experience in capital project management and manufacturing operations (5+ years) and can operate confidently in FMCG and industrial manufacturing environments with a strong focus on safety, quality, compliance, and operational excellence.

Brings strong skills in

Project delivery and capital project management, including leading projects from concept design and business case development through to commissioning, handover, and operational integration.

Manufacturing, utilities, automation, and asset management, with the ability to optimise production performance, reliability, maintenance strategies, and engineering systems.

Financial management and business case development, including budgeting, cost control, capital planning, forecasting, cost optimisation , and investment evaluation.

Stakeholder engagement and influencing, with proven ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with senior leaders, operational teams, suppliers, contractors, and external partners.

Continuous improvement and operational excellence, applying Lean Manufacturing, TPM, IMS , and data-driven methodologies to improve efficiency, productivity, quality, and business performance.

Risk management, safety, and compliance, ensuring adherence to GMP, food safety, quality, engineering, and regulatory requirements while maintaining a strong safety culture.

Leadership and cross-functional team management, successfully coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver outcomes, manage competing priorities, and achieve project and operational objectives .

Analytical problem-solving and decision-making, leveraging operational data and business insights to identify opportunities, resolve complex challenges, and drive sustainable improvements.

Strategic planning and performance improvement, with a focus on long-term asset value, sustainability, operational effectiveness, and organisational growth.

Communication, presentation, and negotiation, effectively conveying technical and commercial information to diverse audiences and securing stakeholder alignment on key initiatives.

Thinks end-to-end and takes ownerships for results

Is comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving organisation

Values collaboration, clarity and low-ego ways of working

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical , Electrical, Chemical, Mechatronics, Process, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation or a related discipline.

Project Management certification and Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) are advantageous .

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Why join us? This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could! You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward. - Roles with real accountability and visible impact - Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done - Continuous learning and development as the business grows - Reward linked to performance and contribution. Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business. Ready to build the future of Ice Cream? If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps. If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know. Additional information The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage people with all backgrounds to apply including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and Māori and Pacific Peoples.