Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent or Contract
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in food manufacturing and capital equipment projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Engineer ready to step up, or an established Project Manager looking for a hands-on delivery role within a growing business.
You will take ownership of projects from initial concept through to completion, managing external contractors to deliver complex engineering solutions within live manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver full lifecycle CAPEX projects within the food manufacturing sector
* Manage factory extension, upgrade, and new build projects
* Oversee equipment installation, integration, and commissioning
* Develop and manage project plans using MS Project
* Produce and review layouts using AutoCAD (or similar)
* Control budgets, schedules, and contractor performance
* Act as key client interface throughout project delivery
* Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and food industry standards
* Support feasibility, scope definition, and technical solutions
About You
* Strong background in food manufacturing engineering projects
* Experience with capital equipment and CAPEX delivery
* Proficient in MS Project and AutoCAD
* Likely coming from a Project Engineer role (4–5+ years experience) ready to step up
* Strong understanding of factory-based production environments
* Excellent stakeholder and contractor management skills
Why Apply?
* Join a growing, specialist engineering consultancy with strong project pipeline
* Work across end-to-end factory design and build projects
* High autonomy and visibility within a close-knit team
* Opportunity to shape and grow your role as the business expands
Salary description
£45000.00 - £50000.00 per year