- Location: Preston, Lancashire
- Job Type: Engineering
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Salary: Up to c.£60,000
- Date Posted: 23/07/2025
- Expiry Date: 22/08/2025
Engineering Project Manager
Preston
Salary: Up to c.£60,000 + Benefits
We’re working with a successful food manufacturer in the north-west. Part of a wider group, they’re continuing to invest heavily in their site and need an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver a wide range of engineering projects.
About the Role
This is a busy, challenging role offering plenty of variety. The business is in good shape – they’re profitable, produce great products, and have a long-term project plan in place.
You’ll be leading and delivering projects of all shapes and sizes, from relatively small upgrades through to major Capex initiatives. There’s a strong, supportive team in place and some of things you’ll be doing will include:
- Leading the full lifecycle of capital projects, from initial conception through to planning, budgeting, commissioning and handover.
- Ensuring projects are delivered on time and budget, and meet the operational needs of the business.
- Identifying areas for improvement and supporting CI initiatives.
- Working collaboratively with key stakeholders in Operations, NPD, Technical, and Engineering.
- Ensuring all work is carried out safely.
About You
We’re looking for someone with a strong track record in successfully delivering a range of engineering projects in a food or FMCG manufacturing environment.
- At least 3-5 years’ experience of project management experience.
- Demonstrable knowledge of CDM regulations and health & safety in an engineering or construction setting.
- Able to manage large budgets, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time.
- Proactive, results focused mindset, able to manage a busy workload in a fast-paced, complex environment.
- Relevant project management qualification (APM, PRINCE2) would be ideal but is not essential.
Why Apply?
- You’ll be joining a business offering plenty of opportunities for development and progression.
- Flag-ship site in the group, often at the forefront of new initiatives and technologies.
- Plenty of variety and a long-term plan in place for ongoing improvements.
If you’d like to find out more, apply today!