Group Project Manager

Vickerstock; England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing firm is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to oversee automation projects across multiple UK sites. The role involves managing end-to-end project delivery, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and driving continuous improvement. Applicants should have experience in project management in the food sector, strong leadership skills, and be willing to travel extensively. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong background in automation and process engineering.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end automation projects across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Collaborate with site engineering and operations to deliver projects on time.
• Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, safety, and quality.

Skills

Project management experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PRINCE2 or similar certification

Job description

We're Hiring: Engineering Project Manager - Food Manufacturing (Automation Projects)

UK-Wide (Multi-Site Travel) | Full-Time | Permanent | £75,000 - £80,000

Are you an experienced engineering professional with a passion for automation and innovation in the food manufacturing sector? Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of production across multiple UK sites.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Engineering Project Manager to lead the delivery of automation and process improvement projects within our growing food manufacturing business. This is a UK-wide role requiring frequent travel to our production facilities, overseeing a variety of capital projects from concept to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end automation projects across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Collaborate with site engineering, operations, and external contractors to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, safety, and quality through innovative engineering solutions.
• Ensure all projects meet regulatory standards, including food safety and health & safety compliance.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including budgets, risk assessments, and timelines.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in project management within the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong background in automation, process engineering, or capital equipment installation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK.
• Degree-qualified in Engineering or a related field; PRINCE2 or similar project management certification is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of cutting-edge automation projects in a high-growth industry.
• Work with a forward-thinking and supportive engineering team.
• Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus scheme, and excellent benefits.
• Career development opportunities in a thriving organisation.

Ready to lead the future of food manufacturing?

Apply now and bring your expertise to a role where no two days are the same