Senior Project Manager

Pangea Recruitment Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pangea Recruitment Ltd in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead capital equipment food manufacturing installations and complex engineering solutions. You will coordinate with Sales, Design and Manufacturing from concept through on-site installation and commissioning, ensuring successful project delivery.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical/industrial engineering, project life cycle management, and solid budgeting experience within automation or food processing

Qualifications

• Minimum HND/Degree level qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in a Project Manager or Senior Engineer role within a capital equipment, industrial automation, or food processing machinery environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the full project life cycle from concept through to on-site commissioning.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets and customer relationships.
• Experience specifying mechanical components including conveying systems, motors, pneumatics, and structural fabrications.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred) and MS Project or equivalent planning software.

Responsibilities

• Project Ownership & Delivery
• Customer & Stakeholder Management
• Technical & Engineering Leadership
• Manufacture, Installation & Commissioning
• Documentation & Reporting

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

CAD (SolidWorks)

MS Project

Budget management

Industrial automation

Leadership

Education

Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Project

Job description

Senior Project Manager - High Speed Food Manufacturing Equipment (Processing, Packaging, Inspection & Materials Handling Solutions)

(Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 16:30)

Previous Relevant Experience is Essential OR Transferable Skills from a Relevant Technical Industry

Our Client is a Market Leading Company in the sector with an excellent reputation and over 40 years of experience providing high-performance automation solutions to various sectors including food & beverage, meat, poultry and seafood, dairy and bakery, ready meals, snacks and convenience foods, fresh produce, health & beauty, home care, pet food and other industrial sectors.

Due to substantial growth we are looking for a Senior Project Manager focused on Capital Equipment Food Manufacturing Installations and Complex Engineering Solutions and Integration.

Overview

The Senior Project Manager plays a central role in the delivery of bespoke food production line solutions. Working closely with our Sales, Design, and Manufacturing teams, you will be the primary point of accountability for your projects; from initial customer engagement and concept sign-off, through detailed engineering and manufacture, to on-site installation, commissioning, and project closure.

Key responsibilities

• Project Ownership & Delivery
• Customer & Stakeholder Management
• Technical & Engineering Leadership
• Manufacture, Installation & Commissioning
• Documentation & Reporting

Essential Experience

• Minimum HND/Degree level qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience in a Project Manager or Senior Engineer role within a capital equipment, industrial automation, or food processing machinery environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage the full project life cycle from concept through to on-site commissioning
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets and customer relationships
• Experience specifying mechanical components including conveying systems, motors, pneumatics, and structural fabrications
• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred) and MS Project or equivalent planning software

Desirable

• Experience within the food processing or food production line sector
• Familiarity with food industry hygiene standards and relevant legislative requirements (e.g. BRCGS, hygiene design principles)
• Experience with electrical and pneumatic control systems
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing processes
• Formal project management qualification (e.g. Prince2, PMP) or CDM awareness

This is an exciting opportunity to join a talented team of individuals with an exceptional company culture that is fun, friendly, fast paced and focused on growth! Customer service and satisfaction is at the heart of this business.