Energy Project Manager

Energy Project Manager

Based - Ashford, Kent. TN24 0LU

Full Time, Permanent

Are you passionate about driving energy efficiency and sustainability through impactful project delivery? Do you combine hands-on energy expertise with strong project management skills? If so, this could be the next exciting opportunity for you.

As our Energy Project Manager, based at our dry powder food factory in Kent, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, leading, and delivering energy-focused capital projects that support our strategic sustainability goals. Sitting within the Capital Investment team, you will act as the site’s energy lead, driving improvements through structured project execution while ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify opportunities for energy and carbon reduction, developing robust business cases and project plans to deliver measurable improvements.
• Ensure compliance with energy and carbon legislation, as well as Premier Foods’ internal standards and reporting requirements.
• Lead and manage energy-related capital investment projects from feasibility through to completion, ensuring alignment with site priorities and strategic targets for 2030 and 2040.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and external partners to scope, plan, and deliver energy initiatives.
• Develop and implement site-wide energy strategies and policies, including behavioural change programs to embed energy-conscious practices.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on energy usage and costs (e.g. natural gas, electricity, water), leveraging our Smart Factory systems to drive data-led decisions.
• Champion energy awareness and sustainability culture across the site through training, engagement, and communication.
• Lead energy and sustainability audits, ensuring continuous improvement and readiness for external assessments.

What We Are Looking For:

• Degree or equivalent in Energy Management, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong technical knowledge of the energy industry, including emerging technologies and sustainability trends.
• Proven experience in project management, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, driving change and delivering results.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role with a track record of delivering energy improvements.

Why Join Us?

At Premier Foods, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking, growing business that’s investing in smart factory technologies and sustainable growth. This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our environmental footprint while developing your career in a dynamic project-focused environment.

Benefits:

• Salary £60,000 per annum (subject to experience)
• Company pension with up to 7.5% contributions
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave

• Sharesave Scheme
• Employee discount platform – (including travel, food and shopping, medical & dental)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Digital GP service
• Access to our Company Shop
• Subsidised on-site canteen
• Cycle to work scheme
• Reward & recognition scheme

A great British food company 

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 90% of British households.

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.