Engineering Project Manager

Gousto; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Engineering Project Manager to join their innovative team. This role focuses on enhancing the unboxing experience through automation and sustainable practices. You will be responsible for managing projects from inception to delivery, ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation, project management, and a passion for driving improvements in the FMCG sector. If you are a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automation and project management in FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to execute engineering projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies and develop design solutions.

Skills

Project Management

Automation Experience

Cross-functional Communication

Risk Assessment

Food Hygiene Standards

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Engineering Qualifications

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Company Description

Here at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK and Ireland'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’s 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

Hours: Monday to Friday 8 - 16.30

Contract: Permanent Employee

Location: Based in Warrington with frequent travel to other sites including Spalding, this team work remotely sporadically.

Reporting into Head of Engineering Projects and Innovation, this role forms part of our Engineering team in the UNBOX tribe. Unbox’s responsibility is delivering boxes to customers; the goal here being a high quality unboxing experience that is sustainable. We strive to ensure quality, accuracy and scale through automation and innovation.

The Engineering Project Manager will bring a wealth of Automation and Fulfilment experience to the Projects team. With a proven background in launching Innovative projects and seeing them through to delivery.

A subject matter expert in electrical, mechanical automation, systems, AutoCAD drawing understanding, proposals and designs. A strong cross-functional communicator. You will deliver and implement projects; responsible for plans, budgets and execution.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct Capital Engineering feasibility studies to evaluate potential improvement projects.
• Develop initial and detailed design solutions for engineering problem statements.
• Lead cross-functional teams to successfully execute projects while ensuring safety, engineering, and food standards compliance.
• Ensures adherence to HSE, ISO, and food safety standards throughout project lifecycles.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for engineering disciplines, defining and enforcing industry standards.
• Manage contractors and internal supply chain customers, ensuring project expectations are met.
• Work with suppliers to propose capital proposals and automation solutions and lead feasibility discussions.
• Provide technical direction, identify risks and opportunities, and develop solutions during project implementation.
• Track and communicate project progress, risks, and deliverables to stakeholders.
• Execute performance trials, review outcomes, and drive solutions for continuous improvement.

Who You Are

You’ll be a Strategic thinker who can balance short- and long-term goals while assessing risk, with a focus on sustainable, high-impact results. A true Project Manager you will oversee site activities and prioritise. You will use your communication skills to engage and influence, as well as network to build key relationships. You will also have:

• Practical knowledge of food hygiene standards in installations and machine design.
• Extensive experience of leading multi-functional projects within the FMCG industry.
• Understanding of HACCP principles backed by certification or prior experience.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing practices and the ability to implement efficiency improvements.
• CDM knowledge
• Contractor management experience
• Financial analysis capability
• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations, including PUWER, CE, COSHH, and machinery safety standards.

Qualifications

1. Engineering qualifications and proven experience in relevant disciplines.
2. Strong knowledge of HSE regulations, including PUWER, CE, COSHH, and machinery safety standards.
3. Demonstrable expertise in automation, Industry 4.0, and engineering standards for project execution.
4. Experience with WCM (World Class Manufacturing) methodologies or similar structured improvement frameworks.