Project Manager 12 month FTC

s1jobs; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

s1jobs is seeking an experienced Project Manager (12 month FTC) to provide technical leadership across capital and site-led projects within a fast-paced drinks manufacturing environment.

You will ensure new equipment and assets meet engineering, safety and statutory requirements, support commissioning, handover and integration into operations, and coordinate with OEMs, contractors and site teams to resolve technical issues.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and recognised apprenticeship are required, ideally Mechanical or Electrical.
• Experience in FMCG, food or drinks manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of engineering compliance, machinery safety and risk assessment.
• Understanding of CDM 2015.
• Experience with CMMS systems and strong IT/documentation skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing and contractor management skills.
• Structured, analytical, completer-finisher approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering compliance across capital and site projects.
• Act as the Engineering representative at project meetings.
• Review and manage technical files, drawings, certification and documentation.
• Ensure machinery meets safety, statutory and engineering standards.
• Coordinate commissioning, operational readiness and asset handover.
• Work with OEMs, contractors and site teams to resolve technical issues.
• Support improvements in equipment performance and OEE.

Skills

FMCG/drinks manufacturing experience

Engineering compliance

Machinery safety

CDM 2015

CMMS experience

IT/documentation skills

Communication & contractor management

Structured, analytical, completer-fin

Education

Engineering degree

Recognised apprenticeship (mechanical/electrical)

Tools

CMMS software

MS Office/IT tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager (12 month FTC) to provide technical leadership across capital and site-led projects within a fast-paced drinks manufacturing environment. You will ensure new equipment and assets meet engineering, safety and statutory requirements, while supporting smooth commissioning, handover and integration into operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering compliance across capital and site projects.
• Act as the Engineering representative at project meetings.
• Review and manage technical files, drawings, certification and documentation.
• Ensure machinery meets safety, statutory and engineering standards.
• Coordinate commissioning, operational readiness and asset handover.
• Work with OEMs, contractors and site teams to resolve technical issues.
• Support improvements in equipment performance and OEE.

What You'll Bring

• Engineering degree and recognised apprenticeship, ideally Mechanical or Electrical.
• Experience in FMCG, food or drinks manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of engineering compliance, machinery safety and risk assessment.
• Understanding of CDM 2015.
• Experience with CMMS systems and strong IT/documentation skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing and contractor management skills.
• A structured, analytical and completer-finisher

The Opportunity

A great opportunity to take a key engineering role in the delivery and successful integration of projects within an established drinks manufacturing environment.