Engineering Project Manager

Cranswick Country Foods PLC; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading convenience food manufacturer in Milton Keynes seeks a dynamic Engineering Project Manager. In this role, you will oversee the management and delivery of site projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in project management in a PLC setting. Join a team focused on innovation and excellence!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering large-scale Capital Expenditure projects on time and within budget.
• Experience working for a PLC business is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all activities comply with company health and safety guidelines.
• Lead and manage projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Promote best practices for cradle-to-grave project methodology.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

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Client:

Cranswick Country Foods PLC

Location:

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Shift: Monday to Friday
Department: Engineering
Location: Cranswick Convenience Foods – Milton Keynes

Job Purpose

Are you a dynamic and experienced Engineering Project Manager looking to make a significant impact? Join our team at Cranswick Convenience Foods in Milton Keynes! You will be responsible for the effective scoping, management, and delivery of site projects within approved budgets and agreed timescales. Collaborate closely with Operations Managers, Engineering Department Managers, and the Chief Engineer to coordinate engineering activities and meet project milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Health & Safety: Ensure all activities comply with company and legislative health and safety guidelines, identifying areas for improvement.
• Project Management: Lead and manage projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and compliance.
• Food Safety: Ensure all projects are delivered to the highest levels of food safety and integrity.
• Best Practices: Lead and share best practices for cradle-to-grave project methodology.
• Cost & Time Estimates: Provide forecasted costs, timescales, and resource requirements for project tasks to support Capital budgets and Capex requests.
• Technical Support: Offer engineering and technical support to achieve operational and project objectives.
• Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate and influence key stakeholders in support of projects.
• Contractor Management: Control and manage contractors employed on-site, ensuring legislative compliance.
• Risk Assessment: Assess project tasks for potential impact on company procedures and identify actions to minimize risk.
• Commissioning & Handover: Organize activities for equipment commissioning and handover, including training, spares, and certification.
• Infrastructure Updates: Ensure site infrastructure details are updated, including electrical distribution and pipework runs.
• Early Equipment Care: Prepare projects for a clearly defined handover and early equipment care by the operational team.
• Additional Tasks: Perform any other tasks as reasonably requested by the line manager.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in delivering large-scale Capital Expenditure projects on time and within budget.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent experience) in an Engineering qualification is advantageous.
• Experience working for a PLC business is desirable.

Behavioural Requirements

• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professionalism: Represent the company’s high standards and conduct yourself in a professional and positive manner.
• Problem-Solving: Approach tasks with a can-do attitude and think of creative solutions to problems.
• Attention to Detail: Demonstrate good attention to detail and a passion for the job.
• Continuous Improvement: Adopt a continuous improvement mentality and address issues proactively.
• Reliability: Exhibit good reliability and timekeeping.
• Team Leadership: Lead by example and create a positive working environment for the team.
• Flexibility: Show a flexible approach with the ability to carry out a wide variety of tasks and adapt to the changing needs of the company.

Join us and be a part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Apply now to make a difference at Cranswick Convenience Foods!

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