Project manager Food

Do you see yourself leading full-scale technical projects from start to finish — from defining scope with the client to delivering a working installation on-site? For one of our long-term clients in industrial engineering (operating in sectors such as chemical and food production), we are looking for a Project Manager who can take ownership of multidisciplinary projects and guide teams to success.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys combining technical insight, client management, and hands-on leadership in a high-impact industrial environment.

You\'ll get to work for a small but effective engineering office. With about 25 people, they are big enough to handle big projects and small enough to call themselves a family. Their projects are mainly in the food industry and focus on piping, making P&ID\'s and isometrics of factories.

As Project Manager, you are responsible for the delivery of engineering and execution projects such as advanced piping systems and related industrial installations — including:

• Tank farms and piping networks
• Pipe bridges and utility areas
• Boiler houses and steam/condensate systems
• Pumping systems and production lines

You will translate client needs into a workable approach, align stakeholders, guide your engineering team, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and scope.

• Lead projects from intake and planning through execution and delivery
• Coordinate internal engineering teams and external parties/suppliers
• Manage scope, budget, timeline, risks and reporting
• Act as the main point of contact for clients and stakeholders
• Ensure engineering output meets quality and safety standards
• Support continuous improvement in processes, collaboration and delivery

• Experience managing technical/industrial projects (engineering or execution)
• Experience in the food industry
• Strong communication skills and a structured working style
• Leadership: you know how to steer engineers and specialists as a team
• Comfortable in industrial environments (brownfield/greenfield is a plus)
• Fluent in English (Dutch is a plus)
• A practical mindset: you take ownership and deliver