Project Manager

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; England; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent agricultural organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Agricultural Project Manager to lead various projects, including site developments and sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will have proven project management experience within agribusiness and strong leadership skills. This position offers a salary of £40,000, including a car allowance, alongside various employee benefits. Interested candidates should submit their CV to the recruitment consultant mentioned in the ad.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in agribusiness or infrastructure.
• Strong leadership and confidence managing stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital and operational projects across a multi-site farming business.
• Manage projects from concept to completion.
• Ensure delivery aligns with welfare and environmental standards.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of agricultural environments

Education

Degree in Agriculture, Engineering, Project Management, Business

Tools

Project management tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Job

We are seeking an experienced Agricultural Project Manager to lead a range of capital and operational projects across a multi-site farming business. This role involves delivering new site developments, refurbishments, infrastructure upgrades, productivity improvements, animal welfare initiatives and sustainability projects. You will manage projects from concept to completion, ensuring delivery is safe, efficient, and aligned with welfare, environmental and operational standards. Regular site visits are required.

The Company

Our client is a large scale agricultural organisation operating across multiple sites with a strong focus on welfare, sustainability, and continuous improvement. They offer a supportive working environment and the opportunity to influence long term infrastructure and operational performance across the business.

The Candidate

• Proven project management experience within agribusiness, farming operations, or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of agricultural or livestock environments, ideally pig/pork production
• Strong leadership and communication skills with confidence managing cross functional stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, timelines and risks
• Understanding of welfare, environmental, and health & safety compliance requirements
• Commercially aware with strong analytical skills
• Proficient in project management tools and Microsoft Office
• Degree in Agriculture, Engineering, Project Management, Business or a related field
• Desirable: formal project management qualification (PRINCE2, PMP), experience in multi-site operations and knowledge of sustainability/ESG initiatives

The Package

• Salary of £40,000 plus company car or car allowance
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Wellbeing and employee assistance support
• Learning and development opportunities
• Opportunity to contribute to a values-driven and innovative agricultural business

Please email your CV to Charlotte Levent, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, [e-mail].