Engineering Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG Manufacturer in Scotland seeks an Engineering Project Manager to oversee significant capital projects. The role involves leading from project initiation through to completion, managing budgets over £1M, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and experience in stakeholder management. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will impact the business positively.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Ongoing investment in projects

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering large-scale capital projects over £1M.
• Strong experience in multi-site project management.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-based capital projects from scoping to completion.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and resource needs.
• Manage project budgets and allocate resources effectively.

Skills

Strategic planning

Risk management

Change management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Degree in relevant field

Project Management Qualification (PRINCE2)

Job description

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We’re excited to be partnering with a leading, long-established FMCG Manufacturer, renowned for quality and innovation. As the business continues to invest and grow, they are seeking an Engineering Project Manager to take ownership of major capital projects - ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business at a time of significant investment, where you’ll have the scope to influence, shape, and deliver projects that make a real impact across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of site-based capital projects, from scoping through to completion.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and resource needs.
• Develop and manage communication and reporting plans for stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and timelines effectively.
• Track progress, monitor risks, and implement corrective actions when required.
• Ensure projects comply with all health & safety and food safety regulations.
• Prepare and deliver reports to stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, and solutions.
• Implement and manage change to achieve project outcomes.
• Lead quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct post-project reviews to assess outcomes and identify improvements.
• Support and collaborate with wider project teams and business units.
• Flexibility to travel to other sites as required.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree educated or similar - with a strong technical background.
• Ideally Project Management Qualification or similar (e.g. PRINCE2)
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale capital projects (>£1M budget).
• Strong experience in strategic planning, risk management, and/or change management.
• Experience managing projects across multi-site operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-value capital projects.
• Work for a business with an excellent reputation, and ongoing investment.
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment.