Group Project Engineering Manager

Princes Group

Liverpool

Hybrid

GBP 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

28 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Cash car allowance

Birthday off

Pension 14.5%

Hybrid + WFH

Flexible holidays

Family policies

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Critical illness cover

Learning & development

Job summary

Princes Group PLC is seeking a Group Engineering Project Manager to lead capital projects across its multi-site manufacturing network in the UK. You will ensure safety, on-time delivery, and adherence to standards while supporting strategic initiatives in automation, digitalisation and sustainability.

You will manage contractors and stakeholders, drive capital planning, and embed best-practice project management methodologies across the group.

Qualifications

Qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
Significant experience in asset management, reliability engineering, or maintenance leadership.
Demonstrated engineering leadership with multi-site experience in liquid food/beverage manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of multi-site engineering projects from concept to commissioning.
Develop scopes, budgets, timelines and risk assessments.
Drive standardisation of engineering specifications, processes and documentation across sites.
Coordinate project delivery with operations to minimise downtime and disruption.
Support commissioning, handover and post-implementation reviews.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Contractor management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Prince2/APM

Job description

Group Project Engineering Manager Liverpool

Role Description

Princes Group PLC is a leading force in the food and drink manufacturing industry, renowned for its rich heritage and unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability. As Group Engineering Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our operations and delivering exceptional value to millions of customers. You will lead the planning, execution, and governance of capital engineering projects across Princes multi‑site manufacturing network. The role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to consistent engineering standards, supporting operational efficiency, sustainability, and long‑term business growth. It is essential the successful candidate holds strong liquid foods or beverage manufacturing experience.

Key Responsibilities

Capital Project Delivery

Lead end‑to‑end delivery of engineering projects across multiple sites, from concept to commissioning.
Develop project scopes, budgets, timelines, and risk assessments.
Ensure projects align with the Group’s capital investment and commercial strategies and operational priorities.
Manage contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure high‑quality outcomes.

Engineering Governance & Standards

Drive standardisation of engineering specifications, processes, and documentation across all sites.
Ensure compliance with safety legislation, CDM2015 regulations, and internal governance frameworks.
Implement best‑practice project management methodologies and continuous improvement principles.
Coordinate project delivery with site operations to minimise downtime, disruption and operational Integration
Support commissioning, handover, and post‑implementation reviews to ensure asset performance meets expectations.
Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to embed new technologies and processes.

Strategic Contribution

Support long‑term engineering strategy, including automation, digitalisation, and sustainability initiatives.
Identify opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and asset optimisation across the Group.
Provide expert input into commercially lead initiatives & capital planning prioritisation.

Technical Competencies

Project Management

Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi‑site engineering projects.
Skilled in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
Proficient in structured methodologies ("e.g., Prince2, APM, or equivalent").

Engineering Expertise

Strong understanding of manufacturing engineering, within in liquid food or beverage manufacturing, particularly in filling, bottling, canning, or packaging operations, in an FMCG environment.
Knowledge of automation, process equipment, utilities, and infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with asset lifecycle management and reliability principles.

Safety & Compliance

Deep knowledge of CDM2015 regulations, PUWER, and relevant engineering legislation.
Ability to lead safe systems of work and ensure robust contractor management.

Commercial Acumen

Ability to evaluate business cases, negotiate with suppliers, and manage project budgets.
Experience delivering cost‑effective solutions without compromising quality or safety.

To maintain product Food Safety, Legality, Integrity, Authenticity and Quality standards by ensuring all associated policies and procedures are adhered to.

Behavioural Competencies

Leadership & Influence

Able to lead cross‑functional teams without direct authority.
Skilled at influencing stakeholders at all levels, from site teams to senior leadership.
Confident decision‑maker with strong accountability.
Excellent communicator who builds strong relationships across operations, engineering, supply chain, and finance.
Able to translate technical concepts into clear business language.
Problem‑Solving & Critical Thinking.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to diagnose issues and develop practical solutions.
Comfortable managing ambiguity and balancing competing priorities.
Drive for Results.
Delivers projects to agreed timelines and standards.
Demonstrates resilience, urgency, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Change Management

Experienced in leading engineering‑driven change in operational environments.

Able to support teams through transitions and embed new ways of working.

Role Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

Qualification in a relevant or related engineering discipline.
Significant experience in asset management, reliability engineering, or maintenance leadership.
Demonstrated engineering leadership with relevant experience in liquid food or beverage manufacturing, particularly within filling, bottling, canning, or packaging operations. Proven track record of improving asset performance, operational efficiency, and reliability across multi‑site industrial environments.
Strong understanding of statutory compliance, mechanical integrity, and safety standards.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Financial acumen with experience in budget management and ownership.

Desirable

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
Background in manufacturing, processing, utilities, or heavy industry.

Benefits

Cash car allowance
25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
14.5% pension - 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employer
Hybrid and flexible working - 4 days in office / 1 day WFH
Flexible holiday option - buy 5 additional days
Enhanced family friendly & carers policies
Life assurance cover
Private medical insurance
Critical illness cover
Learning and development opportunities.

Country United Kingdom

Location Liverpool

Business Area Operations

Workplace Type Hybrid

About Princes The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures 350 different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.

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