Group Project Manager

We're Hiring: Engineering Project Manager - Food Manufacturing (Automation Projects)

UK-Wide (Multi-Site Travel) Full-Time Permanent £75,000 - £80,000

Are you an experienced engineering professional with a passion for automation and innovation in the food manufacturing sector? Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of production across multiple UK sites.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Engineering Project Manager to lead the delivery of automation and process improvement projects within our growing food manufacturing business. This is a UK-wide role requiring frequent travel to our production facilities, overseeing a variety of capital projects from concept to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end automation projects across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Collaborate with site engineering, operations, and external contractors to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, safety, and quality through innovative engineering solutions.
• Ensure all projects meet regulatory standards, including food safety and health & safety compliance.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including budgets, risk assessments, and timelines.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in project management within the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong background in automation, process engineering, or capital equipment installation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK.
• Degree-qualified in Engineering or a related field; PRINCE2 or similar project management certification is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of cutting-edge automation projects in a high-growth industry.
• Work with a forward-thinking and supportive engineering team.
• Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus scheme, and excellent benefits.
• Career development opportunities in a thriving organisation.

Ready to lead the future of food manufacturing?

Apply now and bring your expertise to a role where no two days are the same