CAPEX Project Manager

Kraft Heinz; Telford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Capex Project Manager (Electrical & Control bias) to drive a portfolio of capital projects from concept through handover at our UK site. You will define technical requirements, liaise with suppliers, coordinate installation, testing, and handover while ensuring compliance with CDM and site standards.

The role requires 3+ years in FMCG engineering, strong planning, problem solving, and effective communication to manage scope, budgets, and timelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an Engineering role within an FMCG manufacturing environment (EC&I).
• Experience planning and implementing improvement initiatives and supporting delivery of projects.
• Ability to resolve problems and implement solutions with attention to detail and high installation standards.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and to plan, coordinate and prioritise workloads.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of a portfolio of Capital Projects from concept to completion and handover.
• Define technical requirements for projects and liaise with suppliers and contractors to create engineering solutions.
• Coordinate and lead project implementation, installation and testing phases of key projects.
• Ensure solutions are safely implemented and compliant with legislation and site standards.
• Create requirement specifications and scopes of works, evaluate options, and make recommendations.
• Liaise with suppliers, site contractors, management, engineers, operatives, safety professionals, and stakeholders to meet deliverables safely, on time and within budget.

Skills

FMCG Engineering

EC&I

Project coordination

Problem solving

Communication

Planning & prioritisation

Attention to detail

Regulatory awareness

Job description

Job Title

Capex Project Manager (Electrical & Control bias)

Reports into Capital Projects Site Lead

Role Summary

• Delivery of a portfolio of Capital Projects from initial concept through to completion and handover
• Use technical expertise to define technical requirements for projects and liaise with suppliers and contractors to create engineering solutions
• Co-ordinate and lead project implementation, installation and testing phases of key projects
• Ensure solutions are safely implemented and compliant with legislation and site standards

Key Responsibilities

• Member of team delivering a portfolio of Capital Projects
• Responsible for the day to day running of own work streams within capital projects
• Create requirement specifications and scopes of works, evaluate technical options, and make recommendations to business
• Liaise with suppliers, site contractors, site management, engineers, operatives, safety professionals, and stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are met safely, on time, and within budget, and installations are fit for purpose
• Fully control engineering works associated with projects using Site permit system, Control-of contractor system, regular audits, and other appropriate methods
• Ensure that legal requirements/regulations such as CDM Regs 2015 are adhered to
• Comply with company and departmental procedures and site standards
• Support commissioning, production trials, and training activities associated with Capital projects
• Ensure the effective handover of projects by producing the necessary documentation and co-ordination and closure of snagging items
• Ongoing site attendance during the construction phase of projects is necessary with some weekend and out of hours working required during the project
• Occasional site attendance at weekends

Expected Experience And Required Skills

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an Engineering role within an FMCG manufacturing environment ( EC&I)
• Overall knowledge and understanding of their engineering discipline including installation and maintenance methodologies
• Experience of planning and implementing improvement initiatives and supporting delivery of projects
• Ability to resolve problems and implement solutionsAttention to detail and insistence on the highest standards of installation and workmanship
• Ability to work under pressure to meet set deadlines
• The ability to plan, co-ordinate and prioritise workloads
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills
• Competent oral and written communicator
• Computer literate
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and standards such as HASAWA, CDM2015, Control of Asbestos regulations 2012, EHEDG standards