Project Engineering Manager

Greencore

Freiston

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

9 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company share save scheme

Competitive matched pension contrib.

Life insurance up to 4x salary

Exclusive Greencore employee discount

Wellbeing Centre access

Enhanced parental leave and menopause

Job summary

Greencore Old Leake site is seeking a driven Project Manager – Engineering to lead high-impact engineering and asset projects, from concept to completion, at a fast-paced manufacturing site. You will manage multiple projects, ensure safety, quality, cost and timescales, and work with stakeholders and contractors to deliver safely and efficiently.

The role requires strong engineering leadership, CDM knowledge, and a hands-on approach to budgeting, forecasting spend, and risk management in a site

Qualifications

Strong engineering background; lead complex site-based projects.
Sound knowledge of safety, health and environmental legislation, CDM, and contractor control.
Ability to manage cost, risk and change throughout the project lifecycle.
Commercial awareness with experience controlling budgets and forecasting spend.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and manage project risk.

Responsibilities

Deliver multiple engineering projects from initiation through to completion, reporting to the project sponsor.
Establish and manage CDM, safety, health and environmental, and contractor control requirements.
Build and lead effective teams of direct and subcontracted resources.
Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure delivery against defined project objectives.
Prepare scope documentation and lead contractor selection and engagement.
Maintain project cost plans, apply value engineering, and provide accurate cash flow forecasts.
Develop and manage a compliant contractor database aligned with company standards.
Lead the installation and commissioning of food and drink processing equipment and facilities.
Maintain effective project timelines and coordinate delivery alongside wider business operations.

Skills

Engineering leadership

CDM safety knowledge

Budget management

Forecasting spend

Stakeholder communication

Negotiation skills

Organization & prioritisation

Education

Engineering qualifications

Job description

Job Description

Project Manager – Engineering

Salary: Competitive salary

Benefits:

Company share save scheme
Competitive matched pension contribution
Life insurance up to 4x salary

Location: Old Leake (PE22 9PN) Near Boston

Ways of Working: Site based

Hours of work: Monday – Friday / 08:30 – 17:00

Contract Type: Permanent

Why Greencore?

Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.

As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we’re proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US.

Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.

Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.

Our site in Old Leake, just outside Boston, Lincolnshire, specialises in chilled Italian ready meals and modern deli products for a dedicated customer. The site employs around 700 people and operates in a fast-paced production environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

We’re looking for a driven Project Manager – Engineering to lead high-impact engineering and asset projects at site, bringing ideas to life from concept through to completion. You’ll manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery to agreed safety, quality, cost, and timescale expectations.

Operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you’ll work closely with stakeholders, contractors, and site teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with business priorities.

Role Accountabilities

Deliver multiple engineering projects from initiation through to completion, reporting to the project sponsor
Establish and manage CDM, safety, health and environmental, and contractor control requirements
Build and lead effective teams of direct and subcontracted resources
Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure delivery against defined project objectives
Prepare scope documentation and lead contractor selection and engagement
Maintain project cost plans, apply value engineering, and provide accurate cash flow forecasts
Develop and manage a compliant contractor database aligned with company standards
Lead the installation and commissioning of food and drink processing equipment and facilities
Maintain effective project timelines and coordinate delivery alongside wider business operations

What We’re Looking For

Strong engineering background with experience leading complex site-based projects
Sound knowledge of safety, health and environmental legislation, CDM, and contractor control
Ability to manage cost, risk, and change throughout the project lifecycle
Commercial awareness with experience controlling budgets and forecasting spend
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and manage project risk effectively
Clear and confident communicator, able to report progress and influence stakeholders
Strong collaboration, influencing, and negotiation skills
Structured and organised approach to managing multiple priorities
Engineering qualifications and health and safety credentials would be advantageous

We’re not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity.

If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.

What You’ll Get In Return