Project Manager (CONTRACT)

KPI Recruiting; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a new development in Sheffield. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing complex projects, with a focus on ensuring compliance and safety standards. This role involves overseeing the entire project lifecycle, managing subcontractors, and working closely with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex capital projects in food manufacturing or similar environments.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing fit-out.
• Ability to lead multiple trades and contractors on a fast-paced build.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle, from initial groundworks to commissioning and handover.
• Oversee civil engineering elements and ensure safety and timelines are met.
• Deliver regular progress reports to the senior leadership team.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Health & Safety

Project lifecycle management

Compliance frameworks

Job description

Project Manager (CONTRACT) - New Food Manufacturing Facility (Sheffield)
Day Rate: £350-£400 per day
Contract Length: 6-9 months
Location: Sheffield

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to take the reins on a greenfield food manufacturing site development in Sheffield.

We're working with a rapidly expanding food manufacturer who are investing heavily in a brand-new production facility. They require a hands-on and highly organised Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of this site - from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full project lifecycle management, from initial groundworks to commissioning and handover
• Oversee civil engineering elements, ensuring safety, quality, and timelines are met
• Manage all subcontractors and third-party suppliers on-site
• Ensure HSE compliance across the project, working closely with internal and external stakeholders
• Deliver regular progress reports and updates to the senior leadership team
• Drive performance to ensure key milestones and audits are achieved on time

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience managing complex capital projects in food manufacturing or similar environments
• Solid understanding of manufacturing fit-out
• Strong grasp of Health & Safety, compliance, and audit frameworks (ideally within a regulated industry)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to lead multiple trades and contractors on a fast-paced build