Senior Engineering Project Manager, Capital Projects Lead

KPI Recruiting; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Recruiting is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead major capital investment projects across its Ossett site and wider UK group. You will own the capital project lifecycle, delivering from concept through commissioning, qualification and handover.

You will collaborate with site leadership, operations, quality, engineering, health and safety teams, as well as external contractors and OEMs to ensure projects meet safety, quality and food-safety standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related Engineering field.
• Proven experience delivering engineering or capital projects within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience delivering projects from concept through to installation, commissioning and handover.
• Strong knowledge of equipment specification, procurement, contractor management and construction activity.
• Excellent budgeting, cost control and change management skills.
• Knowledge of UK engineering health and safety and compliance legislation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders and project deadlines.
• Clear communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple capital projects from feasibility through to handover and commissioning.
• Develop project plans, budgets, cost forecasts, equipment specs, layouts, drawings and tender docs.
• Coordinate FATs, SATs, pre-delivery inspections and commissioning.
• Manage contractors, suppliers and OEMs throughout delivery.
• Ensure RAMS, permits and safe systems of work are in place.
• Monitor budgets, manage changes and report ROI against business cases.
• Maintain audit-ready project documentation and records.
• Identify opportunities to improve capacity, productivity, and manufacturing technology.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Contractor management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

KPI Recruiting is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead major capital investment projects across its Ossett site and wider UK group. You will own the capital project lifecycle, delivering from concept through commissioning, qualification and handover.

You will collaborate with site leadership, operations, quality, engineering, health and safety teams, as well as external contractors and OEMs to ensure projects meet safety, quality and food-safety standards.