Engineering Project Manager

E3 Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer seeks an experienced project manager to join their engineering team in Preston. This role involves managing engineering projects with a budget exceeding £1m, ensuring compliance with HSE standards, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in engineering and relevant project management qualifications. This opportunity offers a challenging yet rewarding work environment as the company implements its strategic growth plan.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering engineering projects in manufacturing.
• Experience with budgets over £1m.
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of engineering projects from upgrades to installations.
• Oversee budgets and ensure compliance with HSE standards.
• Coordinate teams and manage external contractors.

Skills

Engineering project delivery

Strong communication skills

Budget management

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Degree in an engineering discipline

Recognised project management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, PMP)

Tools

CAD

MS Project

Job description

Opportunity to join an established, profitable food manufacturer going through a period of sustained growth and investment. You'll be a key part of the engineering projects team in a role offering plenty of variety and challenge as the site delivers its five-year strategic plan.

About the Role:

Part of a wider group, this is flagship site, where new equipment, technology, and processes are trialled being rolled out.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering a range of engineering projects, from small scale upgrades through to major installations.
• Overseeing budgets, financial controls, reporting, documentation, training and final project handover.
• Coordinating internal teams and managing external contractors and suppliers to ensure successful delivery.
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely, ensuring compliance with all HSE standards and practices.

About You:

• Proven experience delivering engineering projects, ideally in manufacturing, with budgets in excess of £1m.
• Degree qualified in an engineering discipline (preferred) with a recognised project management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, PMP).
• Strong CDM knowledge, and proficiency in CAD and planning tools such as MS Project.
• Strong communication skills, able to collaborate with and influence key stakeholders.

Next Steps:

To find out more and to considered for this position, apply today