Engineering - Project Manager

Finsbury Food Group; Cowbridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Memory Lane Cakes is seeking a Project Manager to own the delivery of site capital and improvement projects, spanning concept development, URS creation, procurement, installation, commissioning and handover. You will work with operations, technical, finance and CI teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to exacting standards.

The role requires an engineering background and proven PM experience in fast-paced production settings, with strong budget management and

Qualifications

• Proven PM experience in FMCG/food manufacturing or similar fast-paced environments.
• Strong engineering background and understanding of capital projects.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and contractor management practices.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, ROI analysis and project control.

Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end delivery of capital and improvement projects at Memory Lane Cakes site.
• Develop and maintain the site’s rolling 3–5 year Capital Investment Plan.
• Manage supplier and contractor performance, including tendering and commercial negotiations.
• Monitor and forecast capital spend with accurate reporting and ROI analysis.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, health & safety standards and internal governance.
• Lead risk assessments covering technical, financial and operational risks.
• Coordinate live installations within a fast-paced production environment.
• Drive continuous improvement projects with CI teams and stakeholders.
• Provide structured challenge and recommendations on project scope, cost and delivery strategy.

Skills

Project Management

FMCG Experience

Stakeholder Management

Engineering Background

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

This is what you'll actually do! As our Project Manager, you will take ownership of all site projects across engineering and wider business functions, acting as the primary lead for project delivery at Memory Lane Cakes site. You will manage end-to-end delivery of capital and improvement projects, including concept development, URS creation, procurement, installation, commissioning, and project handover.

Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.

Working closely with operations, hygiene, technical, finance, NPD, warehouse, and engineering teams, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. You will develop and maintain the site’s rolling 3-5-year Capital Investment Plan, helping to drive site growth, cost reduction initiatives, operational improvements, and automation strategy.

The role will also involve:

• Managing supplier and contractor performance, including tendering and commercial negotiations
• Monitoring and forecasting capital spend, providing accurate reporting and ROI analysis
• Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations, health & safety standards, and internal governance procedures
• Leading project risk assessments covering technical, financial, and operational risks
• Supporting engineering asset care and site improvement initiatives
• Coordinating live installations within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment
• Driving continuous improvement projects alongside operational and CI teams
• Providing structured challenge and recommendations on project scope, cost, and delivery strategy

This is a highly collaborative role where you will work cross-functionally with stakeholders across every department within the bakery.

Ideally this is you! Proven Project Management experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or similarly fast-paced production environments is required.

An engineering background is essential for this role, along with experience delivering capital projects within live manufacturing environments. A strong understanding of budget management, forecasting, ROI, and commercial project control is also required.

Knowledge of CDM Regulations and contractor management practices is important, as well as excellent stakeholder management skills, including the ability to engage with and influence senior business leaders effectively. The role requires the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while demonstrating strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Relevant Project Management qualifications would be desirable, and a Degree or HND in Engineering, or equivalent experience, is preferred.

Experience in Continuous Improvement (CI) would be advantageous but is not essential. A driven, self-motivated approach and a genuine eagerness to make a meaningful impact within the organisation are also important attributes for success in this role.

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