Engineering Project Manager

Gousto; Warrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gousto in Warrington is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to own engineering projects at the Warrington fulfilment centre. This hands-on role combines technical engineering knowledge with end-to-end project delivery, collaborating with site leadership, engineers, contractors and suppliers to deliver improvements safely.

You'll lead projects from feasibility through installation, testing and completion, developing practical solutions, managing budgets and risks, and ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Experience delivering capital engineering projects in a live manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with varying sizes.
• Knowledge of machinery safety and CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from feasibility to installation and completion.
• Develop practical design solutions for site challenges.
• Coordinate engineers, contractors, suppliers and internal teams to deliver safely.
• Review designs and challenge proposals when needed.
• Manage project plans, budgets, risks and progress.
• Ensure health & safety, engineering and food-safety standards.
• Lead performance trials and use findings to improve equipment.
• Communicate progress and decisions to site leaders and stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Process engineering

Industrial engineering

Capital projects

Contractor management

Risk assessments

Food manufacturing safety

Stakeholder communication

Safety compliance

Job description

Here at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK's most loved way to eat dinner, and for every meal to leave the planet better off. Gousto is changing how people shop, cook and eat food at home. It's an incredibly exciting time to join our team - and we're a friendly bunch!

We're proud to be one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK. Powered by data and a love of food, we're a recipe box company that is disrupting the sector, and we're passionate about our diverse team and our customers.

All of our people are responsible for the success of Gousto, and we're passionate about creating an inclusive environment for all to thrive. Our guiding values - Dream, Deliver and Care - show our commitment to innovation, our ambition to hit goals at speed, and our deep respect for the people we work with.

Job Description

Location: GoustoWarrington Fulfilment Centre, site-based

We're looking for an Engineering Project Manager to join our Warrington fulfilment centre and take ownership of engineering projects across the site.

This is a hands-on role combining technical engineering knowledge with end-to-end project delivery. You'll work closely with the site leadership team, engineers, contractors and suppliers to explore ideas, assess what is practical and deliver improvements safely.

The project mix will change depending on the priorities and investment plans at the site. It could include smaller continuous improvement projects, feasibility and research work, changes to existing equipment and larger automation or conveyancing projects.

You'll become an integrated part of the Warrington team, helping turn engineering challenges into practical solutions and shaping how projects are approached and delivered.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from the initial idea and feasibility study through to installation, testing and completion
• Develop practical design solutions for engineering challenges across the site
• Coordinate engineers, contractors, suppliers and internal teams to deliver projects safely
• Review mechanical, electrical and automation designs, challenging proposals where needed
• Manage project plans, budgets, risks and progress throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Work with suppliers to explore capital investment proposals and automation opportunities
• Ensure projects meet health and safety, engineering and food-safety standards
• Establish and improve engineering standards that support efficient project delivery
• Lead performance trials and use the findings to improve equipment and processes
• Communicate progress, risks and decisions clearly to site leaders and other stakeholders

Who you are

• An engineer with a background in electrical, mechanical, chemical, process, industrial or another relevant engineering discipline
• Technically confident enough to understand engineering problems and work effectively with subject-matter experts
• Experienced in delivering capital engineering projects within a live manufacturing or operational environment
• Comfortable managing several projects of different sizes, including detailed improvement work as well as larger investments
• Familiar with managing contractors, suppliers, risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Knowledgeable about machinery safety and Construction Design and Management regulations
• Able to balance technical, operational and financial considerations when assessing project options
• An effective communicator who can bring together people with different technical and operational perspectives
• Curious and comfortable researching new ideas, assessing feasibility and explaining recommendations clearly
• Familiar with food-safe, high-care or another regulated manufacturing environment, or able to transfer relevant experience from a related industry

Whether it's creating diversity in our recipes or building new teams, we care about our people and the opportunities they have at Gousto. Across our business, we lead with inclusivity and strive for equality in all we do, working hard to ensure Gousto is an environment where you can be totally yourself.

Everyone is welcome, and we're looking for applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

If you have a disability that you're worried will affect you during the interview process, please let us know and we will do our best to help you feel comfortable.