Engineering Project Manager

Engineering Project Manager

Based in Carlton, Barnsley, S71 3HF - The home of Mr Kipling

Salary - up to £58,000 
Permanent, Full time (39 hours per week, 08:30 - 17:00)

A full time, permanent opportunity has arisen at our Barnsley site for an Engineering Project Manager to join the team. You will be responsible for managing the end to end delivery of multiple capital-based infrastructure, growth and cost out projects to specification, time & cost plan, achieving the highest of engineering and professional standards. This is a great time to join the business whilst we are starting work on some new major projects and initiatives for our site. 

The successful candidate will:

• Development of pipeline of suitable projects, inc, feasibility studies, cost benefit analysis, etc.,
• Lead compilation of capital authority request documentation / narrative
• Lead and engage end users in the development of engineering scope
• Develop functional design specifications in compliance with engineering & Premier specifications
• Run tender and procurement activity with equipment vendor

What we need from you:

• Engineering Degree or equivalent
• Up to 5 years FMCG background
• Extensive capital project management experience with a customer focus
• Demonstrable record in successful delivery of engineering capital projects in FMCG with emphasis on specification /planning /implementation/ validation.
• Experience of indirect management of multi-functional/disciplinary teams
• Food processing and associated equipment knowledge
• Collaborative approach, with ability to communicate at all levels
• Understanding customer needs and being proactive with actions
• A self-starter, enthusiastic, positive, energetic, and resourceful

What we offer in return:

• Up to 7.5% pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Staff discount shop on site
• Free on site parking
• Access to "The Hamper", with discounts at hundreds of nationwide retailers
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and Other Health & Wellbeing Benefits
• Sharesave Scheme
• Other salary sacrifice benefits 
• Early finish on a Friday

A great British food company 

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 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 94% 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.