ABOUT US:

We are a leading company delivering engineering excellence across multiple sites. We are looking for a Project & Engineering Manager to lead a range of capital projects, ensuring their successful delivery, from scoping through to implementation. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, including automation upgrades, mezzanine floor installations, and cold room projects.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing engineering projects, including CAPEX and large-scale projects (£30k to £13 million).
• Solid understanding of engineering principles, including electrical and mechanical systems.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations and compliance standards (CDM regulations).
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in contractor and supplier management.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage interdepartmental synergies and work collaboratively on cross-functional projects.
• Full driving license and willingness to travel to company sites

THE ROLE:

As a Project & Engineering Manager, you will report to the Group Engineering Projects Manager and take responsibility for managing and delivering a variety of engineering projects ranging from £30k to £13 million. These projects will involve installation, upgrades, and continuous improvement across 14+ sites.
You will oversee the full project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with health & safety, cost, quality, and governance standards. From investigating and scoping to tendering and final delivery, you will ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, following our company’s Project Management Process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver CAPEX engineering projects, ensuring compliance with legislation, safety standards, and project governance.
• Oversee multiple projects, ensuring they are delivered to scope, on time, and within budget.
• Lead the investigation, scoping, and estimating phases, compiling business cases for project approval.
• Work with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Maintain regular project health checks, ensuring no surprises and delivering clear, systematic reporting.
• Support the Automation Development Team in project design and implementation.
• Ensure projects adhere to the Group Engineering CAPEX process and relevant standards, including CDM regulations.
• Produce and maintain project documentation, including final accounts and closure of CAPEX numbers.
• Mentor and support team members, sharing your technical expertise and experience.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing engineering projects, including CAPEX and large-scale projects (£30k to £13 million).
• Solid understanding of engineering principles, including electrical and mechanical systems.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations and compliance standards (CDM regulations).
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in contractor and supplier management.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage interdepartmental synergies and work collaboratively on cross-functional projects.
• Full driving license and willingness to travel to company sites.