Engineering Project Manager - Preston, Lancashire

Silven; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful food manufacturer in Preston is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead diverse engineering projects. The role involves managing full project lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while collaborating with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate has extensive project management experience in food or FMCG sectors and possesses knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Benefits

Opportunities for development and progression

Flagship site with new initiatives and technologies

Variety in projects and long-term improvement plans

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in project management within a food or FMCG environment.
• Demonstrable knowledge of CDM regulations and health & safety.
• Ability to manage budgets effectively and deliver on time.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of capital projects from conception to handover.
• Ensure projects meet operational needs, delivered on time and budget.
• Identify improvements and support CI initiatives.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Health & Safety Regulations

Continuous Improvement

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

Project Management Qualification (APM, PRINCE2)

Job description

We’re working with a successful food manufacturer in the north-west. Part of a wider group, they’re continuing to invest heavily in their site and need an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver a wide range of engineering projects.

About the Role

This is a busy, challenging role offering plenty of variety. The business is in good shape – they’re profitable, produce great products, and have a long-term project plan in place.

You’ll be leading and delivering projects of all shapes and sizes, from relatively small upgrades through to major Capex initiatives. There’s a strong, supportive team in place and some of things you’ll be doing will include:

• Leading the full lifecycle of capital projects, from initial conception through to planning, budgeting, commissioning and handover.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time and budget, and meet the operational needs of the business.
• Identifying areas for improvement and supporting CI initiatives.
• Working collaboratively with key stakeholders in Operations, NPD, Technical, and Engineering.
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely.

About You

We’re looking for someone with a strong track record in successfully delivering a range of engineering projects in a food or FMCG manufacturing environment.

• At least 3-5 years’ experience of project management experience.
• Demonstrable knowledge of CDM regulations and health & safety in an engineering or construction setting.
• Able to manage large budgets, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time.
• Proactive, results focused mindset, able to manage a busy workload in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Relevant project management qualification (APM, PRINCE2) would be ideal but is not essential.

Why Apply?

• You’ll be joining a business offering plenty of opportunities for development and progression.
• Flag-ship site in the group, often at the forefront of new initiatives and technologies.
• Plenty of variety and a long-term plan in place for ongoing improvements.

If you’d like to find out more, apply today!