We are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer to be based at our Cwmbran site. The purpose of the role is to maximise availability of the plant and processes and ensure they operate effectively, efficiently and safely by implementing Capital & Improvement Projects and change throughout the site.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

•  Develop engineering designs, specifications, technical descriptions, cost estimations to fixed costings, prepare written reports and technical specifications for various capital & improvement projects. Drive Process Improvement change at plant to minimise repeatability of plant failure and to maximise efficiencies.

• Apply, and ensure compliance, with the Company’s Health & Safety and Environmental Policy and Procedures by contractors so that a safe and secure environment is maintained at all times.

• Manage and control project expenditure in conjunction with the Engineering Manager to ensure all concepts are delivered within budget and timelines.

• Actively engaging in plant CI activities, liaise with CI Teams to engage & implement improvement projects around the site.

• Support the Engineering Manager in keeping the Site, buildings and fabric, physical infrastructure and Manufacturing and Assembly assets and equipment in a well-maintained and safe condition through implementation of agreed capex projects.

• Working with E-Plan & AutoCAD to keep site documentation current. Update, organize and communicate technical files linked to projects and rebuilds to Engineering and Central engineering.

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

• An experienced engineer with a degree or equivalent knowledge through experience. Ability to prove project management skills.

• Highly tuned people management skills along with strong communication skills.

• Experienced in the application of Health & Safety procedures with an understanding of the principles of Employment and Safety at Work Legislation & PUWER Regulations.

• Demonstrable achievements in Continuous Improvement, Change Management disciplines, tools and techniques and evident motivation to impart these to others.

• Use of a leadership style that creates confidence and commitment across a range of work groups rather than simply with own department.

• IOSH Safety Qualification or ideally NEBOSH certificate.

• Flexible in terms of break & finish times to suit the needs of the business.

• Flexible to carry out any task as requested within their capability (training, competence).

• Data driven & result focused.

• Proactive mind-set and excellent planning skills.

Salary & Benefits

• £35,000

• Bonus potential

• Holiday allowance

• Pension scheme

• Westfield Health Care

• Sick pay (after 3 months of service)

• Life assurance scheme

• Occupational Health & Mental Health First Aiders

• Perkbox

• Cycle to work scheme

Knauf Insulation

 Knauf Insulation is the UK’s leading provider of high performance, sustainable Glass and Rock Mineral Wool insulation solutions. With more than 40 years of experience in the insulation industry, it is one of the fastest growing and most respected names in insulation worldwide.

As part of the Knauf Group, a €10bn turnover multi-national family-owned manufacturer of building materials and construction systems, Knauf Insulation employs more than 5,500 employees and has 27 manufacturing sites in 15 countries, with a turnover of €2bn in 2019. In the UK, the company employs over 500 people at its manufacturing plants in Cwmbran, Queensferry and St Helens.

Knauf Insulation’s mission is to challenge conventional thinking and create innovative insulation solutions that shape the way we live and build in the future, with care for the people who make them, the people who use them and the world we all depend on.

Its vision is to lead the change in smarter insulation solutions for a better world. Its aspiration is to be the world’s most trusted insulation partner providing high performing and smart insulation solutions and services for a better world.