Strategic Capital Projects Lead

WEETABIX LIMITED; Northampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension plan

25 days annual leave

Salary review

Healthcare plan

Product discounts

Job summary

Weetabix Limited is seeking an on-site Engineering Project Leader to drive key capital projects from concept to delivery. You will oversee planning, budgets and resource allocation, ensuring projects meet milestones and stay within scope and cost targets.

The role requires an engineering qualification, strong project management experience and proven ability to lead and support teams within an FMCG environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification (NVP Level 3 or equivalent).
• Experience in engineering/technical roles.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience managing, developing and supporting a team.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives and success measures with clear plans.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules and priorities.
• Lead projects from initiation through to delivery, coordinating activities and tracking progress.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, risks and opportunities; implement corrective actions.
• Communicate with stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
• Provide regular updates on status, risks and outcomes to stakeholders.
• Review quality of work to meet standards and project objectives.
• Identify risks, dependencies and conflicts to minimise disruption.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Recognised engineering qualification (NVP Level 3)

Project Management qualification

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

MS Office (PowerPoint)

MS Office (Word)

Job description

Weetabix Limited is seeking an on-site Engineering Project Leader to drive key capital projects from concept to delivery. You will oversee planning, budgets and resource allocation, ensuring projects meet milestones and stay within scope and cost targets.

The role requires an engineering qualification, strong project management experience and proven ability to lead and support teams within an FMCG environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to professional development.