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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

• Lead the delivery of site capital plans to support performance and profitability targets
• Specify, cost and manage engineering projects from concept through to handover
• Deliver projects on time, within budget and with zero harm
• Manage suppliers and contractors across all project phases including tender, build, installation and commissioning
• Ensure all projects are delivered in line with governance and company procedures
• Drive continuous improvement across people, processes and systems
• Produce and maintain site layouts and support capital approvals through internal systems (AFETS/SAP)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Technical, HSE, Hygiene and NPD
• Identify new technologies and innovations to improve production efficiency
• Develop strong business cases and payback justifications for investment
• Support wider engineering activities and non-capital projects where required

What we're looking for

Essential

• Level 5 qualification in an Engineering discipline
• Proven experience managing capital projects in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of continuous food production processes and factory services
• Experience managing contractors, budgets and project delivery
• AutoCAD experience
• CDM knowledge and strong understanding of Health & Safety
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial awareness with budget management experience
• High level of IT literacy
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• FMCG or food manufacturing experience
• People management experience
• SMSTS qualification

Why join us?

• Work on high-impact projects with real visibility
• Opportunities to drive innovation and continuous improvement
• Collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Be part of a business where people and progress matter

The company

Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.

Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.

What we'll bring to the table

Competitive Salary

Competitive Holiday Entitlement

Pension Contribution

Family Friendly Policies

Learning and Development Opportunities

Life Assurance

People matter

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Our values

Determination

Simplicity

Availability

Humility

Discipline

Sincerity

Ownership