Project Manager

Ganymede Solutions Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ganymede Solutions Limited seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead a major CAPEX installation at a live food manufacturing site in Newcastle.

You will coordinate subcontractors, manage site operations, drive schedule, safety, and quality, and report progress to the client. The contract runs 12 months with a competitive day rate. With exposure to conveyors, processing and packaging systems, this role offers challenging delivery in a fast-moving facility.

Qualifications

• PM experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience delivering equipment installation or CAPEX projects.
• Experience in live operational facilities.
• Relevant construction or engineering qualification.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards (RAMS) and site discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations and oversee installation activities.
• Coordinate subcontractors, labour, plant and materials.
• Drive programme delivery, health and safety, quality and compliance.
• Lead toolbox talks, RAMS reviews and site inspections.
• Maintain strong client relationships and accurate progress reporting.

Skills

Project management

CAPEX delivery

Live operations

Engineering qualification

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

NEBOSH

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Project Manager - Food Manufacturing CAPEX

Newcastle | 12-Month Contract | Competitive Day Rate

Take Ownership of a Business-Critical Installation

Ganymede is supporting an established principal contractor in the appointment of an experienced Project Manager to lead a major production equipment installation within a live food manufacturing facility in Newcastle.

The project involves the installation of production equipment typically found on food manufacturing lines, such as conveyors, processing machinery and filling or packaging systems.

Working closely with the end client and key project stakeholders, you'll take ownership of site delivery, coordinating contractors and installation activities to ensure the project is completed safely, on programme and within budget.

With a strong order book extending into 2027 and 2028, this is an opportunity to deliver a significant CAPEX project with potential for further contract opportunities.

The Role

• Manage day-to-day site operations and oversee installation activities.
• Coordinate subcontractors, labour, plant and materials.
• Drive programme delivery, health and safety, quality and compliance.
• Lead toolbox talks, RAMS reviews and site inspections.
• Maintain strong client relationships and accurate progress reporting.

What We're Looking For

• Proven Project Management experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Direct experience delivering equipment installation or CAPEX projects.
• Experience working within live operational facilities.
• Relevant Construction or Engineering qualification.
• SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid and NEBOSH.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

What's on Offer?

• 12-month contract on a major food manufacturing CAPEX project.
• Competitive day rate and flexible payment options.
• Opportunity to work with an established principal contractor.
• Potential for follow-on projects beyond the initial assignment.