Project Manager

Nestlé; Buxton; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive pension scheme (up to 12

Job summary

Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverage, Buxton, Derbyshire, is seeking a Project Manager to lead capital investment projects at the manufacturing site. You’ll translate charters into safe, compliant delivery while balancing safety, quality, cost and timescale.

You will collaborate with Operations, R&D, Marketing and Logistics to ensure value delivery. The role emphasizes risk management, financial control and a strong safety culture within a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering capital projects in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Ability to translate charters and specs into safe, compliant delivery.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
• Knowledge of CE marking and PUWER safety requirements.
• Commercial awareness for cost control and supplier negotiation.
• Strong collaboration with Operations, R&D, Marketing and Logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital investment projects from definition through start-up, within scope, budget and timing.
• Embed Health, Safety and Environmental requirements across project activity.
• Coordinate commissioning of plant and equipment and handover to operations.
• Plan and oversee third-party activity on site with clear expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project scope and dependencies.
• Develop cost estimates and timing plans for CapEx investments up to £5 million+.

Skills

Project management

Capital projects

Manufacturing environment

Health & safety

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Apprenticeship training

HNC

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Salary: £53,000 - £58,000 per annum dependent upon experience

• Comprehensive pension scheme - up to 12% employer contribution
• Potential, discretionary annual bonus
• A focus on professional development and growth
• Generous annual leave allowance plus 12 additional flex days
• Private medical health cover

About Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverage

Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages is a standalone, globally managed business within the Nestlé Group.

Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverage

Buxton, Derbyshire, UK

Days, Full Time - Permanent

Salary: £53,000 - £58,000 per annum dependent upon experience

Some of our fantastic benefits:

• Comprehensive pension scheme - up to 12% employer contribution
• Potential, discretionary annual bonus
• A focus on professional development and growth
• Generous annual leave allowance plus 12 additional flex days
• Private medical health cover

About Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverage

Owning one of the world’s largest bottled water portfolio with brand heritage, Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages operates across multiple markets building on its heritage and expertise in waters, focusing on growth in premium and better‑for‑you beverages, creating value for consumers, customers and stakeholders.

Water stewardship is central to the business. Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages is proud to be the only beverage company with all its bottling sites certified to the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard. Working with local communities, experts and partners around the world, the company helps protect and restore water resources while supporting long‑term environmental resilience.

As Project Manager, you will lead the design, implementation and start‑up of capital investment projects across the manufacturing site. You will translate project charters and technical specifications into safe, compliant and effective delivery, helping the site achieve its operational and investment objectives.

Your Impact

You will take ownership of capital projects from scope development through commissioning, balancing safety, quality, cost and timescale. Working across functions and with external partners, you will create clarity, manage risk and help ensure each investment delivers its intended value.

• Project Delivery: Lead capital investment projects from definition through implementation and start‑up, maintaining focus on agreed scope, budget and timing.
• Safety & Compliance: Embed Health, Safety and Environmental requirements throughout project activity, escalating incidents or concerns and ensuring work follows legislation, site rules and Nestlé standards.
• Commissioning & Handover: Coordinate the commissioning of plant and equipment against agreed standards, supporting a controlled handover into site operations.
• Contractor Management: Plan and oversee third‑party activity on site, setting clear expectations and monitoring delivery, safety and quality.
• Cross-functional Partnership: Work with Operations, R&D, Marketing, Logistics and other site teams to align project scope, dependencies, timing and budget.
• Investment Planning: Support the development of project scopes, cost estimates and timing plans for CapEx investments of up to £5 million+, applying effective financial control throughout delivery.

Your Ingredients for Success

You will bring a practical approach to project delivery, with the technical understanding and collaboration skills needed to guide complex investment activity.

Essential

• Qualifications: Apprenticeship training, an HNC or a degree in an engineering discipline, or an equivalent technical qualification.
• Project Delivery: Experience of managing or supporting capital projects within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Engineering Knowledge: Understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering, with the ability to apply this knowledge to project decisions.
• Safety & Compliance: Practical knowledge of relevant Health & Safety requirements, including machinery safety, CE marking and PUWER.
• Commercial Awareness: Ability to manage project costs through review, control, forecasting, purchasing and supplier negotiation.
• Collaboration: Ability to coordinate colleagues, contractors and cross-functional partners while communicating project priorities clearly.

Desirable

• Project Management Qualification: A recognised qualification such as PMI, PRINCE2 or an equivalent.
• Sector Experience: Exposure to capital project delivery within FMCG or another fast‑paced, regulated environment.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Knowledge of CDM regulations and their application to project delivery.
• Water Resources: Familiarity with water resources and the delivery of water from source.
• Civil & Environmental: Knowledge of building works, planning requirements and environmental agencies.
• Systems: Experience of SAP or a comparable enterprise system.

What You Need To Know

Closing date: Friday 16/10/2026

We will be considering candidates as they apply and may close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Our Commitment to Inclusive Hiring

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. We believe that embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment enables everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We know that not everyone will meet every requirement listed in this advert.

Accessibility and Adjustments

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If you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We'll work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements. Any information you share with us will be treated in the strictest confidence and used only to support you throughout the recruitment process.

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