Project Engineering Manager

-; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A great British food company is seeking a Project Engineering Manager based in Stoke on Trent. The role involves leading and managing engineering projects, ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements, and developing a pipeline of viable projects. The successful candidate should have a degree in engineering, substantial experience in FMCG environments, and a strong customer-focused approach. You'll enjoy robust employee benefits, including a pension contribution and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Up to 7.5% pension contribution

Life assurance

Staff discount shop

Free on-site parking

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Food/FMCG background.
• Extensive capital project management experience.
• Demonstrable control system and PLC design experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop a pipeline of suitable projects with feasibility studies.
• Lead capital authority request documentation.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety aspects.

Skills

Capital project management

Customer focus

CAD literacy

MS Project proficiency

Control system design

PLC specifications

Knowledge of IEE 17th Edition

Education

Engineering Degree or equivalent

Job description

Project Engineering Manager

Based: Stoke on Trent, ST4 6PH

Salary: £50,000 - £62,711 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 pipeline of suitable projects, including feasibility studies, cost benefit analysis
• Lead compilation of capital authority request documentation/narrative
• Lead and engage end users in the development of engineering scope
• Develop functional design specifications in compliance with engineering & Premier specifications
• Selection of preferred supplier(s) through robust selection process, including application of appropriate contract
• Management of all health and safety aspects of capital projects (e.g. CDM requirements)
• Reporting of project progress; tracking of milestones, activity, priorities, financials
• Ensure compliance at pre-delivery milestones to user acceptance test protocols
• Manage key resource through to project delivery
• Manage post-delivery process including installation, commissioning, training, etc.

What we need from you:

• An Engineering Degree or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of Food/FMCG background
• Extensive capital project management experience with a customer focus
• Conversant with relevant legislation (e.g. IEE 17th Edition, DSEAR, etc)
• Demonstrable record in successful delivery of engineering capital projects in FMCG with particular emphasis on specification/integration/implementation
• CAD literate and MS Project proficient
• Demonstrable control system and PLC design/specifications experience
• Strong working knowledge/experience of Rockwell/Allen Bradley control systems

What we offer in return:

• Up to 7.5% pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Staff discount shop on site
• Free on site parking
• Access to "The Hamper", with discounts at hundreds of nationwide retailers
• 25 days 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 13 manufacturing sites and offices all across the country.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you'll find them in 90% of British households.

At Premier Foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.