Project Engineering Manager

Premier Foods; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British food company is seeking a Project Engineering Manager for its renowned bakery in Stoke on Trent. This role involves overseeing capital projects, ensuring compliance, and engaging stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in the FMCG sector, a strong engineering background, and a proven record in project management.

Benefits

Up to 7.5% pension contribution

Life assurance

On-site staff discount shop

Free on-site parking

Access to 'The Hamper' discounts

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Food/FMCG sectors.
• Extensive capital project management experience.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., IEE 17th Edition, DSEAR).

Responsibilities

• Develop a pipeline of suitable projects and lead capital authority request documentation.
• Manage health and safety aspects of capital projects.
• Ensure compliance at pre-delivery milestones and manage key resources.

Skills

Project Management

Capital Project Management

CAD

MS Project

Control System Design

Education

Engineering Degree or equivalent

Job description

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Date: 15 Jul 2025

Location: Stoke, GB

Based - Stoke on Trent, ST4 6PH

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience

Working hours: Monday - Friday, 39 hours per week

We are recruiting for a Project Engineering Manager to join our established Engineering department at our Mr Kipling bakery in Stoke on Trent, where we make the nation's favourite Mr Kipling cakes.

What you will be doing:

• Development of a pipeline of suitable projects, including feasibility studies and cost-benefit analysis.
• Lead the compilation of capital authority request documentation and narratives.
• Engage end users in developing engineering scope.
• Develop functional design specifications in compliance with engineering and Premier specifications.
• Select preferred suppliers through a robust process, including appropriate contracts.
• Manage all health and safety aspects of capital projects (e.g., CDM requirements).
• Report project progress, track milestones, activities, priorities, and financials.
• Ensure compliance at pre-delivery milestones and user acceptance test protocols.
• Manage key resources through to project delivery.
• Oversee post-delivery processes, including installation, commissioning, and training.

What we need from you:

• An Engineering Degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Food/FMCG sectors.
• Extensive capital project management experience with a customer focus.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., IEE 17th Edition, DSEAR).
• Proven success in delivering engineering capital projects in FMCG, with emphasis on specification, integration, and implementation.
• Proficiency in CAD and MS Project.
• Experience in control system and PLC design/specifications.
• Strong working knowledge of Rockwell/Allen Bradley control systems.

What we offer in return:

• Up to 7.5% pension contribution.
• Life assurance.
• On-site staff discount shop.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to "The Hamper" with discounts at hundreds of nationwide retailers.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, and other health & wellbeing benefits.
• Sharesave Scheme.
• Other salary sacrifice benefits.

A great British food company

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices across the country.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and are found in 94% of British households.

At Premier Foods, we believe in inclusion, authenticity, and individuality. We aim to ensure all colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued, and encouraged to bring their true selves to work, regardless of who they are, what they look like, who they love, or what they believe. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.