Interim Project Engineering Manager

Description

Interim Engineering Project Manager

South West England

Food Manufacturing / FMCG

An experienced Engineering Project Manager is required to lead the equipment workstream for a major new food manufacturing facility.

This is a hands-on project delivery role, managing multiple equipment packages from initial specification and supplier selection through design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and final operational handover.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead multiple capital equipment projects from concept to completion.

- Manage equipment suppliers, contractors and engineering partners.

- Oversee specifications, technical requirements, budgets, programmes and project risks.

- Coordinate equipment installation with building, utilities and M&E infrastructure.

- Drive supplier performance and resolve technical and delivery challenges.

- Lead commissioning, operational handover and project close-out.

- Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Technical, Health & Safety and wider project teams.

About You:

- Proven experience delivering complex capital equipment projects within manufacturing.

- Strong knowledge of equipment specification, supplier management, installation and commissioning.

- Excellent project planning, commercial and stakeholder management skills.

- A practical, proactive approach with strong engineering problem-solving ability.

- An engineering degree or equivalent practical experience.

- Experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, automation or major factory developments would be advantageous.

Ad ID: 5419158710