Summary: The Project Manager role involves leading and delivering high-quality CAPEX projects within the food manufacturing sector. The successful candidate will ensure project execution aligns with safety compliance and business objectives while managing budgets and stakeholder engagement. This position requires a strong focus on maintaining a flawless safety record and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle. The role is contract-based and classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality engineering projects, ensuring successful execution from start to finish
• Maintain a 100% safety record, ensuring zero accidents across all projects
• Support the Project Engineering team in driving and delivering assigned projects
• Manage CAPEX budgets, ensuring projects stay within financial limits and align with company objectives
• Define project scope and prevent scope creep to maintain efficiency
• Forecast and update spend profiles, ensuring accurate financial planning and control
• Prepare and present project approval proposals for review at senior management levels
• Ensure clear and effective communication with key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Collaborate with Procurement, Legal, and other support functions to follow best practices and compliance procedures
• Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the line manager
• Ensure strict compliance with Food Safety, Quality, and Legal Standards

Key Skills:

• Recognised Engineering qualification (Degree or Equivalent)
• Health & Safety certifications (SMSTS, FAAW, IOSH preferred)
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Competent in MS Office and standard engineering applications
• Highly organised and methodical, with excellent attention to detail
• Highly computer literate, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Salary (Rate): 50

City: Chester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other