Engineering Project Manager – Manufacturing Excellence

ATA Recruitment Ltd; Worksop; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical healthcare

Pension contribution

Profit-related pay

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Job summary

ATA Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead challenging projects within a global packaging supplier. You will own projects end-to-end, delivering improvements in asset reliability, efficiency and site performance while collaborating with engineering, production and safety teams.

The role emphasizes CAPEX proposals, budget responsibility and strong supplier management. A hands-on, proactive engineer with excellent communication will thrive in this fast-paced

Qualifications

• Proven experience in engineering project delivery.
• Experience working in engineering, manufacturing or FMCG environments.
• A relevant engineering qualification.
• Strong project management, planning and organisational skills.
• Experience managing project budgets, contractors and external suppliers.
• The ability to prepare and manage CAPEX proposals.
• A continuous improvement mindset focused on reliability, efficiency and cost reduction.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A practical, hands-on approach to engineering challenges and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Project delivery: Manage engineering projects of varying sizes and complexity from cradle to grave, ensuring delivery against timescales, budgets and standards.
• Budget management: Take ownership of project budgets, monitor expenditure and identify opportunities to reduce costs.
• CAPEX investment: Prepare and submit capital expenditure (CAPEX) requests to support site development and equipment improvements.
• Contractor management: Manage third-party contractors, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards.
• Tendering and procurement: Lead the tendering process and work closely with suppliers to secure the best solutions for the business.
• Technical expertise: Provide engineering guidance and technical support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Continuous improvement: Drive initiatives to improve asset reliability, efficiency, productivity and overall equipment performance.
• Root cause analysis: Investigate recurring issues and implement sustainable solutions to reduce costs, minimise downtime and improve operational performance.
• Stakeholder engagement: Build strong working relationships with internal departments, external customers, contractors and suppliers.
• Health & Safety: Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with relevant safety requirements and site standards.
• Business support: Maintain a flexible, proactive approach to meet the changing needs of the operation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

ATA Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead challenging projects within a global packaging supplier. You will own projects end-to-end, delivering improvements in asset reliability, efficiency and site performance while collaborating with engineering, production and safety teams.

The role emphasizes CAPEX proposals, budget responsibility and strong supplier management. A hands-on, proactive engineer with excellent communication will thrive in this fast-paced