Engineering Project Manager

HEINEKEN UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private Medical Healthcare

Pension contributions

35 days holiday (with buy/sell)

Monthly case of ciders/beers

Career development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion networks

Job summary

HEINEKEN UK is seeking an Engineering Project Manager in Manchester to lead capital projects within our brewing operations. You will manage end-to-end programmes, from business case to commissioning, ensuring cost, quality and safety targets are met.

You will guide cross-functional teams, control budgets and schedules, coordinate suppliers and contractors, and champion continuous improvement across our supply chain. A strong process, risk and stakeholder management mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering end-to-end CAPEX projects in FMCG/manufacturing.
• Capable of budget control, forecasting and milestone planning.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end CAPEX and operational improvement projects in brewery infrastructure.
• Develop business cases, manage budgets, schedules and procurement.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers and site personnel.
• Ensure safety, quality and HSE compliance throughout projects.
• Report progress to engineering and operations stakeholders.

Skills

CAPEX delivery

End-to-end PM

Budget management

Milestone planning

Forecasting

Schedule management

Stakeholder management

Contractor coordination

Risk management

HSE compliance

PRINCE2 experience

Manufacturing FMCG experience

Education

Masters in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Engineering Project Manager

Salary: Up to £55,000 base depending on experience, plus benefits listed below

Function: Supply Chain

Location: Manchester

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 19th August 2026

Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so don't delay!

As the UK’s leading beer, cider and pub business, we’re home to some of the world’s best-loved beers and ciders, and a leading player in the international drinks industry.

We’re the name behind a host of brilliant brands, from Inch’s to Birra Moretti and many more. And with around 2,400 pubs to our name in the UK, our Star Pubs business is all about putting pubs at the centre of community life.

But we’re more than great beers and ciders. We’re a place where passion meets purpose, careers are built as carefully as our brews, and enjoyment of life is part of the job.

We’re looking for an Engineering Project Manager to join our Supply Chain function to play a key part in improving and changing the future of our breweries!

About the Role

Reporting into the Engineering Manager, the Project Manager will lead the development and implementation of any new processes or equipment in their brewery infrastructure. All projects should meet the functionality and capability set out in the Capital Project objectives, such as budgeting, scheduling and reporting.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of various projects from initiation through to completion - covering business case development, stakeholder alignment, execution, commissioning, and handover - ensuring delivery against cost, quality, safety, and timeline objectives.

This includes providing technical oversight through the review of blueprints, specifications, and engineering designs to ensure compliance with industry standards, while proactively resolving technical issues throughout the project lifecycle.

Collaborating with a number of internal colleagues and external stakeholders, you will need to influence others as well as implementing deadlines to keep projects on track. You will manage project logistics including procurement of materials and equipment, supply chain coordination, and contractor management to support uninterrupted project delivery.

The Candidate

We’re looking for a results-driven Project Manager with experience delivering end-to-end CAPEX and operational improvement projects within fast-paced FMCG and manufacturing environments. You’ll be involved from submitting business cases right through to implementation, so a detailed eye with the ability to influence and manage people to hit deadlines will be critical.

You will be adept at milestone planning, budget control, forecasting, and schedule management, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining effective communication between stakeholders, project managers, design teams, contractors, suppliers, and site personnel.

As well as a positive attitude and a continuous improvement mindset, the ideal candidate may have:

• FMCG or manufacturing environment experience
• Experience delivering end-to-end CAPEX projects
• Strong technical oversight skills, including blueprint review and engineering compliance
• Proven milestone planning, project scheduling, and budget management experience
• Experience with business case preparation and investment justification
• Contractor, supplier, and supply chain coordination experience
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills
• Great stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and flex for changing priorities
• Strong risk management, quality assurance, and HSE compliance approachPRINCE2 or comparable project management methodology experience
• Highly motivated and a self-starter

Alternatively, we would also be interested in hearing from you if you have recently completed your Masters Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and are now looking for your next big role. You may have an interest in environmental and sustainability projects and be keen to develop as a Project Manager, with a high level of communication and interpersonal skills, and be highly motivated and a strong self-starter.

This could be the role for you!

Why Join Us?

We’re all about brewing the Joy of True Togetherness, and that starts with our people. We believe in bringing everyone together, making sure you feel supported, valued and included from day one. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in shaping the future of beer, cider, pubs and beyond.

It’s a brilliant time to join us. We’re pioneering in low and no alcohol products, continuing to wow the world with creative marketing campaigns, investing in pubs and brewing a better world for people and the planet.

We’re a place where you can build a meaningful career, with plenty of opportunities for continuous learning and development. If you’re ready for your next challenge, here’s your chance to step up, raise the bar and brew a great career.

Check out the hashtag #LifeAtHEINEKENUK on LinkedIn to hear directly from our people.

Our Benefits

Here’s a flavour of what we offer:

• Annual bonus
• Company-funded Private Medical Healthcare
• Double matched pension contributions (up to 10%)
• 35 days holiday (with the opportunity to buy or sell)
• A monthly case of our delicious ciders and beers
• Exciting opportunities to develop your career
• The chance to join our colleague networks, helping us continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace

Please note: rewards and benefits can vary from role to role. Some benefits are taxable and may be based on employee contributions. We’re happy to discuss further throughout the application process.