Engineering Project Manager

Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-share bonus

Flexible benefits

Free meals

Free drinks

Product discounts

Health benefits

Wellbeing support

Additional holidays

Pension

Life assurance

Job summary

Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate is seeking an experienced Engineering Development Project Manager to lead a portfolio of capital projects within our Harrogate site.

You will report to the Engineering Development Manager, manage cross-functional teams, coordinate procurement of packaging equipment for FMCG operations, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while upholding regulatory standards. The role offers hybrid working with strong on-site collaboration in Harrogate.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification at HNC level 4 or equivalent.
• Experience in project management and procurement of packaging equipment in FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of highly complex operational projects on time and within budget.
• Contributing to the development of capital investment plans.
• Equipment design, specification, and management of installations and commissioning within an FMCG environment.
• Exploring opportunities for best-in-class operations and manufacturing.
• Ensuring that legal and regulatory obligations for Taylors are met, working with relevant experts across the business.
• Leading, coaching, and motivating multiple project teams.

Job description

Responsibilities

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to join our Engineering Development team on a permanent basis.

Based at our site in Starbeck, Harrogate, this role will report to our Engineering Development Manager and join a team of 3 other Project Managers. Our working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We offer the opportunity for flexible/hybrid working, but this would ideally include 3 days per week collaborating with colleagues on-site at our offices in Harrogate. If you would like to discuss other flexible working patterns, please provide more details in your application.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing a diverse range of projects, ensuring delivery of all engineering work streams and cross-functional activities within key projects in the portfolio alongside:

• Delivery of highly complex operational projects on time and within budget.
• Contributing to the development of capital investment plans.
• Equipment design, specification, and management of installations and commissioning within an FMCG environment.
• Exploring exciting opportunities for best-in‑class operations and manufacturing.
• Ensuring that legal and regulatory obligations for Taylors are met, working with relevant experts across the business.
• Leading, coaching, and motivating multiple project teams.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• A minimum HNC level 4 qualification in engineering and previous experience within project management and procurement of packaging equipment for the FMCG industry.
• A sound knowledge of advanced project management planning and budgeting systems, risk management, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A proven track record of delivering results on time and within budget is essential for this role. Experience of using AutoCAD & SolidWorks is preferable.
• The skills and behaviours to work collaboratively with project teams, managing stakeholders, and building and maintaining relationships.

A role profile is available for you to access.

About Us - Great People, Great Culture

We are Bettys & Taylors Group. Our family business is home to three iconic Yorkshire brands - Yorkshire Tea, Bettys, and Taylors of Harrogate. Together we share a passion for quality, delighting customers, and doing things properly. We are driven by our purpose and values, and we know our talented people set us apart. That’s where you come in.

We are committed to offering a welcoming, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and we welcome applications from all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Don’t worry if you do not meet 100% of the job requirements listed above - if you fulfil most of the skills and experiences we're looking for, please apply as we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer You

You’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial and overall wellbeing.

On top of a competitive salary, we offer:

• A discretionary profit-share bonus scheme paid quarterly (11.9% average over the last three years).
• A generous, flexible and inclusive range of family-friendly benefits to support you through every stage of life. These include enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave arrangements, flexible working options, paid time off for caring responsibilities, and emergency family leave.
• Freshly cooked hot meals while at work, along with free drinks and snacks
• Discounts on Bettys & Taylors products
• A range of health benefits, including a health cash plan, health assessments, flu jabs and more.
• Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme (free and independent service offering free counselling and health and wellbeing resources). Read more here.
• The option to buy and (in some cases) sell additional holidays.
• Pension schemes and life assurance.
• And more.

Development Opportunities

• On-the-job learning
• External training programmes
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Internal 1:1 coaching schemes
• Find out more about working here on our website.

The closing date for applications is 31st August 2026.

We may close this vacancy early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. We recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.