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
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