Group Project Manager

Job Description

We're Hiring: Engineering Project Manager – Food Manufacturing (Automation Projects)\n\nUK-Wide (Multi-Site Travel) | Full-Time | Permanent | £75,000\n\nAre you an experienced engineering professional with a passion for automation and innovation in the food manufacturing sector? Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of production across multiple UK sites.\n\nAbout the Role\n\nWe are seeking a highly skilled Engineering Project Manager to lead the delivery of automation and process improvement projects within our growing food manufacturing business. This is a UK-wide role requiring frequent travel to our production facilities, overseeing a variety of capital projects from concept to commissioning.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Lead and manage end-to-end automation projects across multiple manufacturing sites.\n\n * Collaborate with site engineering, operations, and external contractors to deliver projects on time and within budget.\n\n * Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, safety, and quality through innovative engineering solutions.\n\n * Ensure all projects meet regulatory standards, including food safety and health & safety compliance.\n\n * Develop and maintain project documentation, including budgets, risk assessments, and timelines.\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\n * Proven experience in project management within the food manufacturing industry.\n\n * Strong background in automation, process engineering, or capital equipment installation.\n\n * Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.\n\n * Willingness to travel extensively across the UK.\n\n * Degree-qualified in Engineering or a related field; PRINCE2 or similar project management certification is a plus.\n\nWhy Join Us?\n\n * Be at the forefront of cutting-edge automation projects in a high-growth industry.\n\n * Work with a forward-thinking and supportive engineering team.\n\n * Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus scheme, and excellent benefits.\n\n * Career development opportunities in a thriving organisation.\n\nReady to lead the future of food manufacturing?\n\nApply now and bring your expertise to a role where no two days are the same