Senior Engineering Project Manager

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Date: 9 Jul 2026

Location: Barnsley, GB

Company: Premier Foods

Based in Carlton, Barnsley, S71 3HF

Salary up to £75,000 + car allowance, bonus and private medical insurance

Join the team behind Britain's best-loved cakes!

At Premier Foods, we're proud to make iconic brands including Mr Kipling, Ambrosia, Batchelors and Bisto. We're looking for a Senior Engineering Project Manager to lead the delivery of major capital investment projects at our Carlton site, the home of Mr Kipling. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our manufacturing operations while leading a high-performing projects team.

What you'll be doing:

  • Lead the delivery of capital, infrastructure and improvement projects from concept through to commissioning. 
  • Manage project scope, budgets, timelines and supplier relationships.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety and food manufacturing standards.
  • Develop business cases and capital investment proposals. 
  • Lead and develop a team of Project Engineers, driving performance and capability.
  • Work collaboratively with site and central teams to deliver business priorities.

 

What we're looking for:

  • Engineering degree or equivalent qualification
  • Proven capital project management experience within FMCG or manufacturing
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Knowledge of food manufacturing processes and engineering compliance requirements

 

What we'll offer you in return:

  • Competitive salary of up to £75,000 per annum
  • Annual bonus 
  • Car allowance
  • Company pension
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Excellent development and career opportunities

 

 

 

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. 

 

We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.