Engineering Project Manager

TN United Kingdom; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead engineering capital projects that drive innovation in dairy manufacturing. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of facilities, requiring a strategic partner to work closely with site leadership. You'll manage the entire project pipeline, ensuring compliance and efficiency while delivering transformative changes across multiple sites. If you're passionate about engineering and thrive in fast-paced environments, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a growing business with exciting opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary & Benefits Package

Company bonus scheme

Private Medical Cover

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme - contribution matched up to 8%

Müller Rewards discount scheme

Free onsite secured colleague car parking

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or relevant qualifications and experience in project management.
• Experience in project management within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering capital projects focused on growth, automation, and energy reduction.
• Partner with Site Directors to align capital investments with long-term goals.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Strategic Thinking

Education

Degree in Engineering

Relevant Qualifications in Project Management

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30.03.2025

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Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain. Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year.

Project Manager – Engineering Capital Projects

Contract: Permanent or Fixed Term

Field-Based Role: This role is field-based within the North West, with a base at either Manchester or Skelmersdale, and will require travel across other UK sites as needed.

Are you ready to make a real impact in a business that’s driving the future of dairy? At Müller, we’re looking for an engaging Project Manager to lead engineering capital projects that shape the future of our facilities. This role isn’t just about managing projects—it’s about partnering with site leadership to bring innovation to life. If you’re passionate about engineering and want to be part of something bigger, we want you on our team!

This role sits within our Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) business unit, and you’ll be part of an established central engineering team operating across six flagship locations, from Bellshill in Scotland to Bridgwater in Somerset. Our key hub sites are in Manchester and Droitwich. We have an exciting agenda in manufacturing and engineering, and as the business continues to grow, we’re delivering strong performance in health & safety, quality, and customer service.

What You’ll Do:

• Be a Partner: Work closely with Site Directors, becoming a strategic partner in driving capital investments that align with long-term site goals and innovations.
• Deliver Exciting Projects: Lead engineering capital projects focused on key agendas in our world-class factories, including: Capacity & Growth, Automation & Productivity, Net Zero: Energy reduction and decarbonization, Site Resilience: Asset replacement and obsolescence management, Facilities & Infrastructure.
• Shape the Future: With a well-funded 5-year plan, the work you’ll lead is varied and exciting, providing the opportunity to drive transformative change in a dynamic environment.
• Own the Process: Lead the entire capital project pipeline—from initial concept to project completion—while ensuring the highest standards of governance, compliance, and efficiency.
• Health, Safety & GMP: Ensure all projects are delivered with a strong focus on health and safety, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to maintain the highest standards of quality across our sites.
• Flexible Leadership: While your focus will be on specific sites, your expertise will also support our multi-site network, making you a key player across our business.
• Drive Change: Embrace the fast-paced, ever-evolving nature of the FMCG industry and lead projects that not only improve operations but also inspire continuous improvement and innovation.

What We’re Looking For:

• A degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical preferred), or relevant qualifications and experience in project management.
• Experience in project management within a regulated manufacturing environment, ideally in FMCG or food and beverage. Candidates from other fast-paced or regulated industries such as pharmaceutical, paper, process, or chemical will also be considered.
• Strong leadership, governance, and process management skills, with the ability to manage complex capital projects.
• Passion for working in dynamic, fast-paced environments and leading cross-functional teams.
• A strategic thinker who is as comfortable with high-level planning as they are with day-to-day execution.
• Commitment to health, safety, and quality, with experience implementing GMP standards.
• Communication Skills: The Project Manager needs to be confident and a clear communicator to manage a diverse stakeholder environment when delivering a portfolio of capital projects.

What Can We Offer You?

• A Competitive salary & Benefits Package
• Enrolment into our company bonus scheme
• Private Medical Cover
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme - contribution matched up to 8%
• Access to the Müller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in-store and the potential to make savings across grocery and clothes shopping, holidays, insurance, gifts, and more
• Have pride in what you achieve as a member of a team
• Free onsite secured colleague car parking
• Career progression opportunities