Engineering Project Manager
Location: Ruskington
We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Project Manager to join our site team, driving capital investment and continuous improvement across the factory. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of key projects, make a real impact, and help deliver operational excellence.
What you’ll be doing
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Lead the delivery of site capital plans to support performance and profitability targets
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Specify, cost and manage engineering projects from concept through to handover
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Deliver projects on time, within budget and with zero harm
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Manage suppliers and contractors across all project phases including tender, build, installation and commissioning
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Ensure all projects are delivered in line with governance and company procedures
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Drive continuous improvement across people, processes and systems
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Produce and maintain site layouts and support capital approvals through internal systems (AFETS/SAP)
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Technical, HSE, Hygiene and NPD
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Identify new technologies and innovations to improve production efficiency
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Develop strong business cases and payback justifications for investment
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Support wider engineering activities and non-capital projects where required
What we’re looking for
Essential
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Level 5 qualification in an Engineering discipline
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Proven experience managing capital projects in a manufacturing environment
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Strong knowledge of continuous food production processes and factory services
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Experience managing contractors, budgets and project delivery
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AutoCAD experience
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CDM knowledge and strong understanding of Health & Safety
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Commercial awareness with budget management experience
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High level of IT literacy
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Full UK driving licence
Desirable
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FMCG or food manufacturing experience
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People management experience
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SMSTS qualification
Why join us?
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Work on high-impact projects with real visibility
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Opportunities to drive innovation and continuous improvement
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Collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment
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Be part of a business where people and progress matter
Pilgrim's Pride Limited is a division of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, our business is part of the second largest food company in the world, whose team farm, process, prepare, package and deliver fresh, frozen and value-added food products for sale in more than 100 countries.
We are proud to partner with more than 1,000 UK farmers who share our belief in the highest standards on animal welfare, efficiency, and quality. Our own farming operation is 100% RSPCA Higher Welfare, making us the largest producer of higher welfare pork globally, delivering 25% of pig meat to UK consumers.
