Engineering Project Manager

Role: Project Manager Location: Spalding or Boston Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 We are currently retained on a project to find an Engineering Project Manager to join a successful, and growing SME within the Food Manufacturing sector. This role could be the perfect transition for a current Project Engineer who's looking to make their first move into a Project Manager role. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, this role will be key in the growth and development of a complex food manufacturing site. The site is well-invested and operates on a relatively lean structure, allowing them to make decisions quickly and act accordingly – not waiting for multiple layers of sign-offs! You will be exposed to projects of varying scales, some underway and others pipelined for the near future. Role: * Lead/Assist end-to-end delivery of engineering projects, including capital investment, plant upgrades, and process optimisation initiatives. Plan and oversee all project matters. * Implement improvements and drive initiatives to ensure maximum effectiveness * Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets aligned with production schedules. * Ensure minimal disruption to manufacturing operations during project execution. * Act as the key interface between internal teams, suppliers, and contractors. * Provide regular project updates, risk assessments, and performance reports to senior leadership. * Oversee installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment and systems. * Ensure all projects are transferred fully to the maintenance and production teams. * Ensure all projects comply with food safety standards. * Embed hygienic design principles in all engineering solutions. * Work closely with Quality and Technical teams to meet regulatory and audit requirements. * Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental, and legal standards. * Develop and manage Capex & Revenue budgets and business cases. * Help to prepare budgets and forecasts for assigned activities in accordance with the budget * Review financial statements to measure productivity and to identify areas for process improvement, cost reduction and improved operational efficiency * Develop plans for new applications, technologies and design alternatives that offer benefits to both the manufacturing and other site functions * Operate as part of the site operations team facilitating good interdepartmental communications Person Spec / Experience: * Experience within Food Manufacturing industry * Previously lead / part-lead CAPEX projects * Team management and stakeholder management * Ability to make decisions quickly. * Data driven For more information, and a confidential chat, please apply directly to this advert