FMCG Engineering Project Lead – Capital Projects

HEINEKEN UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private Medical Healthcare

Pension contributions

35 days holiday (with buy/sell)

Monthly case of ciders/beers

Career development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion networks

Job summary

HEINEKEN UK is seeking an Engineering Project Manager in Manchester to lead capital projects within our brewing operations. You will manage end-to-end programmes, from business case to commissioning, ensuring cost, quality and safety targets are met.

You will guide cross-functional teams, control budgets and schedules, coordinate suppliers and contractors, and champion continuous improvement across our supply chain. A strong process, risk and stakeholder management mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering end-to-end CAPEX projects in FMCG/manufacturing.
• Capable of budget control, forecasting and milestone planning.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end CAPEX and operational improvement projects in brewery infrastructure.
• Develop business cases, manage budgets, schedules and procurement.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers and site personnel.
• Ensure safety, quality and HSE compliance throughout projects.
• Report progress to engineering and operations stakeholders.

Skills

CAPEX delivery

End-to-end PM

Budget management

Milestone planning

Forecasting

Schedule management

Stakeholder management

Contractor coordination

Risk management

HSE compliance

PRINCE2 experience

Manufacturing FMCG experience

Education

Masters in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

HEINEKEN UK is seeking an Engineering Project Manager in Manchester to lead capital projects within our brewing operations. You will manage end-to-end programmes, from business case to commissioning, ensuring cost, quality and safety targets are met.

You will guide cross-functional teams, control budgets and schedules, coordinate suppliers and contractors, and champion continuous improvement across our supply chain. A strong process, risk and stakeholder management mindset is essential.