Project Engineering Manager

Staffline Group; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Project Engineering Manager, where you will lead multi-million CAPEX projects in a hybrid work environment. This role offers you the chance to manage engineering teams and ensure timely project delivery while minimizing production impact. With a focus on innovation and excellence, you will be part of a renowned leader in FMCG Manufacturing, dedicated to ongoing training and global progression opportunities. Enjoy excellent benefits, including a market-leading pension and a generous bonus structure, while contributing to a secure and growing business.

Benefits

Hybrid work options

Travel and accommodation allowances

Global progression opportunities

Company discounts

Market-leading pension

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing engineering projects with CAPEX investments.
• Methodical, detail-oriented, and capable of working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning and implementation of capital and revenue projects.
• Lead engineering and production teams during equipment installation and commissioning.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical)

CAPEX Investment Experience

Team Leadership

Supplier Selection

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Project Engineering Manager

Omega, part of the Staffline Group, is seeking a Project Engineering Manager for a site-based role within the Strategic Group CAPEX Function in England, United Kingdom (Hybrid work arrangement).

• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Wigan area site, with hybrid work options, near West Lancs / Greater Manchester Border
• Client: A category market leader in FMCG Manufacturing with factories worldwide
• Compensation: OTE £90k inclusive of car and bonus

You will lead the delivery of world-class engineering CAPEX and Asset improvement projects as part of an investment programme involving multi-million CAPEX projects.

Our client is a renowned leader in FMCG Manufacturing, committed to Manufacturing Excellence through innovation and investment. The role involves significant on-site capital investment.

• Responsibilities include: Managing the planning and implementation of capital and revenue projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery; supplier selection; financial control; customer acceptance; ownership of factory equipment and structures including packaging, processing, and utilities.
• Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager, with autonomy to deliver pragmatic, value-engineered projects within cost and time specifications.
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing multi-functional teams of engineers and contractors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Procurement of equipment through internal and external resources.
• Leading engineering and production teams during equipment installation, startup, supplier selection, feasibility analysis, equipment commissioning, validation, and FAT.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical)
• Experience in engineering Project Management roles
• Experience with CAPEX investments
• Willingness to travel across UK factories
• Methodical, detail-oriented, achievement-focused, capable of working under pressure
• Ability to plan engineering works to minimize production impact

What we offer:

• Work at award-winning, world-class sites
• Hybrid and home-based work options
• Travel and accommodation allowances
• Global progression opportunities
• Company discounts
• Market-leading pension
• Bonus of 15%
• Exposure to a global team
• Ongoing training and development

Join a secure, growing manufacturing business with excellent benefits and career development prospects.

For more information, contact Mike Butler at [e-mail].

Suitable candidates include Engineering Project Managers, Engineering Managers, Senior Project Engineers, CAPEX Managers, and related roles.

Omega Resource Group acts as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.