Engineering Project Manager

Müller UK & Ireland; Up Holland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus up to 15%

Company car or car allowance

Private medical cover

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme with company contrib ut

Life assurance

Rewards discount platform

Free onsite parking

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Müller Milk & Ingredients in Skelmersdale is seeking a Project Manager to lead capital investment projects across the site, driving growth, automation, sustainability and operational excellence. You will manage budgets, timelines and contractors in a live manufacturing environment, influence stakeholders at all levels and champion continuous improvement, safety and site resilience.

Join a leading FMCG group with a strong track record and a commitment to development, with competitive salary and

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or related Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience delivering CAPEX projects in manufacturing, ideally FMCG, food, beverage or dairy.
• Strong project management skills with budgets, timelines, contractors and risks.
• Experience working in live operational environments with minimal disruption.
• Stakeholder management across levels of the organisation.
• Proficiency with project management tools and engineering design software.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and operational excellence.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of capital investment projects across the site.
• Manage budgets, timelines and contractor performance.
• Influence key stakeholders and drive change.
• Ensure minimal disruption to live operations during projects.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Continuous improvement

Driving licence

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Job description

At Müller Milk & Ingredients, we're investing heavily in the future of our operations through a well-funded programme of engineering and infrastructure upgrades. We're looking for a Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of capital investment projects across our Skelmersdale site, helping to drive growth, automation, sustainability and operational excellence.

How you'll make an impact

• Capacity and business growth
• Automation and productivity improvements
• Energy reduction and decarbonisation initiatives
• Asset replacement and site resilience
• Facilities and infrastructure upgrades

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll be trusted to manage multiple projects, influence key stakeholders and drive meaningful change across the site.

What you'll gain

• Ownership of high-profile capital projects within one of the UK's leading FMCG businesses.
• The opportunity to work alongside senior site leadership and influence future investment decisions.
• The chance to contribute to Müller's sustainability, automation and growth ambitions.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities within a large multi‑site organisation.

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for delivering capital projects in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment?

Requirements

• Degree, HNC or HND qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or a related Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience delivering CAPEX projects within a manufacturing environment, ideally FMCG, food, beverage or dairy.
• Strong project management skills with experience managing budgets, timelines, contractors and project risks.
• Experience working within live operational environments and delivering projects with minimal business disruption.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Working knowledge of project management tools such as Microsoft Project and engineering design software such as AutoCAD.
• A passion for continuous improvement, innovation and operational excellence.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Behaviours you live by

We're looking for someone who is concerned with the how as much as the what. You'll embrace our Müller behaviours and bring them to life every day.

Skelmersdale | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits,

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus opportunity (up to 15%)
• Company car or car allowance
• Private medical cover
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme with company contributions
• Life assurance
• Müller Rewards discount platform offering savings across shopping, travel, leisure and more
• Free onsite parking
• Career development and progression opportunities

Why Müller? At Müller, we're passionate about investing in our people and our future. This role offers the opportunity to lead significant capital projects that will directly impact how we manufacture, innovate and grow. Müller is ranked amongst the UK's biggest and most recognised food brands, with millions of our products purchased every year. Join us and help shape the future of dairy manufacturing.