Capital Projects Manager - Automation & Growth (FMCG)

Müller UK & Ireland; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Private medical cover

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Job summary

Müller Milk & Ingredients is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead capital investment initiatives at the Skelmersdale site. You will drive delivery of capital projects, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate contractors to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role offers exposure to senior site leadership, sustainability goals and opportunities to advance within a large, multi-site dairy business. A relevant engineering degree and strong PM experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or related Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience delivering CAPEX projects within a manufacturing environment (FMCG, dairy, food or beverage).
• Strong PM skills: budgets, timelines, contractors and project risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of capital investment projects at Skelmersdale.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and contractor performance across multiple projects.
• Influence stakeholders and drive changes with minimal disruption to operations.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Scheduling

Education

Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Müller Milk & Ingredients is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead capital investment initiatives at the Skelmersdale site. You will drive delivery of capital projects, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate contractors to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role offers exposure to senior site leadership, sustainability goals and opportunities to advance within a large, multi-site dairy business. A relevant engineering degree and strong PM experience are essential.