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We're Hiring: Engineering Project Manager – Food Manufacturing (Automation Projects)

UK-Wide (Multi-Site Travel) | Full-Time | Permanent | £75,000

Are 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.

About the Role

We 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage end-to-end automation projects across multiple manufacturing sites.

  • Collaborate with site engineering, operations, and external contractors to deliver projects on time and within budget.

  • Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, safety, and quality through innovative engineering solutions.

  • Ensure all projects meet regulatory standards, including food safety and health & safety compliance.

  • Develop and maintain project documentation, including budgets, risk assessments, and timelines.

    What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience in project management within the food manufacturing industry.

  • Strong background in automation, process engineering, or capital equipment installation.

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Willingness to travel extensively across the UK.

  • Degree-qualified in Engineering or a related field; PRINCE2 or similar project management certification is a plus.

    Why Join Us?

  • Be at the forefront of cutting-edge automation projects in a high-growth industry.

  • Work with a forward-thinking and supportive engineering team.

  • Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus scheme, and excellent benefits.

  • Career development opportunities in a thriving organisation.

    Ready to lead the future of food manufacturing?

    Apply now and bring your expertise to a role where no two days are the same

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