We are recruiting a Project Engineering Manager to join our Müller Milk & Ingredients business at our Skelmersdale site on an 18-month fixed-term contract.
This is a site-based, hands-on role, leading the successful delivery of engineering and capital projects within a live FMCG manufacturing environment, while providing technical leadership to Project Engineers and wider stakeholders.
Project Engineering Manager
Skelmersdale
18-Month Fixed Term Contract - ending 1st October 2027
Monday-Friday
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple CAPEX projects from concept to handover.
* Provide technical leadership and direction to Project Engineers and supporting resources.
* Manage project budgets, forecasts, risk, scope and delivery timelines.
* Ensure adherence to Müller project governance, investment and change processes.
* Act as the senior engineering interface with Operations, HSE, Quality, Procurement, contractors and OEMs.
* Oversee contractor management, site safety, CDM compliance and commissioning activities.
* Ensure all project documentation, handover packs and asset data are completed to standard.
* Support continuous improvement activities and raise engineering delivery standards on site.
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as a Project Engineering Manager / Senior Project Engineer within FMCG, food, beverage or dairy manufacturing.
* Strong track record of delivering CAPEX projects in live operational environments.
* Experience leading or mentoring Project Engineers or technical teams.
* HNC/HND or Degree in an engineering discipline.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Project and AutoCAD.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Full UK driving licence.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary
* Company car or car allowance
* Annual bonus (up to 15%)
* Partner-level private healthcare
* 4 x life assurance
* Pension scheme
* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
* Opportunity to work on high-profile capital projects within a leading FMCG business
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