Engineering Project Manager

Projects Engineer Monday - Friday Days £60,000 + benefits Manchester

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and capital projects from concept and specification through to installation, commissioning and handover.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, timelines and delivery plans.
• Work with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Manage contractors, suppliers and engineering partners throughout project delivery.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within agreed budgets.
• Produce and maintain project documentation, risk assessments, technical specifications and progress reports.
• Support the installation and commissioning of new machinery, production equipment and site infrastructure.
• Identify opportunities to improve OEE, productivity, yield, energy efficiency and equipment reliability.
• Ensure engineering projects comply with relevant food safety, hygiene, health & safety and legislative requirements.
• Coordinate planned shutdowns and minimise disruption to production.
• Monitor project performance, resolve issues and provide regular updates to management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ level 3 in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in a projects role within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.

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