Project Manager 12 Month FTC

Escape; Viewpark; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Escape 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, while supporting smooth commissioning, handover and integration into operations.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent and recognised apprenticeship.
• Experience in FMCG or drinks manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of engineering compliance and machinery safety.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Engineering degree

Recognised apprenticeship

Project management

FMCG experience

CDM 2015 knowledge

CMMS systems

Documentation skills

Contractor management

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Recognised apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

IT / documentation

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