Project Engineer

ELECTRICAL PROJECT ENGINEER

Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we’ve grown into the world’s leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people across the globe.

We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it’s not just food — we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.

Everything we do is about Making Better Happen.

AAK Locations

This position is based in Hull (UK)

About The Role

The Electrical Projects Engineer is primarily responsible for the development and delivery of Projects on the Hull Site. Working with other members of the Projects team and the wider site team the Electrical Projects Engineer will design and deliver the electrical solution to the Project. Delivery of the project could involve feasibility studies, agreeing the scope, agreeing specifications, costing of the project, engaging contractors, raising funds, controlling the activity and controlling the spend.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support smaller projects end-to-end, including scope definition, planning, scheduling, budgeting, execution, and control.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and contractors, ensuring effective task delegation, collaboration, and on-time delivery.
• Oversee contractor activities during installation phases, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements, site policies, and procedures.
• Identify and manage project risks, quality standards, and change control to ensure alignment with company strategy.
• Prepare and submit Capital Expenditure (CapEx) requests, supporting cost control and financial performance tracking.
• Support Engineering, Maintenance, Energy, and Reliability teams with projects related to obsolescence, end-of-life assets, and equipment risk mitigation.
• Lead and participate in key governance meetings, including weekly project reviews, monthly PBRs, and 6-weekly priority meetings, providing clear stakeholder communication and reporting.

About You

Education & Qualifications

• HNC level qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Completed, time-served electrical apprenticeship.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering processes, techniques, and methods, with the ability to design and implement electrical systems.
• Proven understanding of automatic control systems, including design, implementation, and maintenance of automated production systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with industrial automation, control methodologies, and electrical troubleshooting.

Business & Industry Experience

• Knowledge and/or experience in edible oil refining process plants, including operating principles, methods, and processes.
• Experience in complex FMCG manufacturing and packing environments, including packaging solutions and -equipment design.
• Demonstrated breadth and depth of hands-on experience with refining and packaging equipment, supported by strong technical knowledge.

Contact and information

Please apply through our career portal. For further information about the position, please contact Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist: Valerija Usova: ***email_hidden***

About AAK

Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate and confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen for more than 150 years.

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