Project Manager Food Manufacturing Projects Location: Chichester Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent or Contract Overview We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in food manufacturing and capital equipment projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Engineer ready to step up, or an established Project Manager looking for a hands-on delivery role within a growing business. You will take ownership of projects from initial concept through to completion, managing external contractors to deliver complex engineering solutions within live manufacturing environments. Key Responsibilities Deliver full lifecycle CAPEX projects within the food manufacturing sector Manage factory extension, upgrade, and new build projects Oversee equipment installation, integration, and commissioning Develop and manage project plans using MS Project Produce and review layouts using AutoCAD (or similar) Control budgets, schedules, and contractor performance Act as key client interface throughout project delivery Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and food industry standards Support feasibility, scope definition, and technical solutions About You Strong background in food manufacturing engineering projects Experience with capital equipment and CAPEX delivery Proficient in MS Project and AutoCAD Likely coming from a Project Engineer role (45 years experience) ready to step up Strong understanding of factory-based production environments Excellent stakeholder and contractor management skills Why Apply? Join a growing, specialist engineering consultancy with strong project pipeline Work across end-to-end factory design and build projects High autonomy and visibility within a close-knit team Opportunity to shape and grow your role as the business expands