Project Manager - Civil Engineering

Civils Project Manager

Based - Lifton, Devon, PL16 0BB

Hours: 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday 

Salary: £60,000 per annum

About Ambrosia

Ambrosia is not your typical food business. For over 100 years we have produced the nation’s favourites while evolving into a highly automated and technologically advanced site. We combine innovation with care for our environment and are working towards becoming carbon neutral by 2030. Our ambition drives both our growth and the development of our people.

The Role

We are seeking a Civils Project Manager to join our Lifton site to manage the end-to-end delivery of multiple capital civil engineering projects. You will ensure projects are delivered to specification, on time, and within budget while maintaining the highest professional standards. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, shaping the future of our site and supporting Ambrosia’s growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of multiple capital projects, primarily construction projects, in a busy production environment.
• Act as the main point of contact for assigned Employers Agents and other external stakeholders.
• Support project pipeline development, including feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and capital requests.
• Engage end users in defining project scope and support design development following the RIBA process.
• Support tendering and procurement activities with specialist vendors, selecting preferred suppliers through a robust process.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety requirements, including CDM regulations.
• Track and report project progress, including milestones, priorities, activity, and financials.
• Manage key resources through to project delivery, including post-delivery activities such as installation, commissioning, and training.
• Deliver projects to agreed user acceptance criteria and standards.
• Collaborate with the Community of Practice to develop departmental systems and tools.
• Identify opportunities to develop technology in line with Premier Foods’ business strategy.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience managing complex construction projects in busy operational environments.
• Knowledge of the food or FMCG sector is desirable.
• CDM and JCT knowledge and experience.
• Extensive capital project management experience with a strong customer focus.
• Proficiency in CAD and MS Project.
• Collaborative approach with excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to deliver results on time and within budget in a pressurised and trade unionised environment.

What We Offer

• Salary circa £60,000 per annum.
• Contributory company pension scheme with life assurance.
• Five weeks annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Employee benefits including discount scheme, staff shop, and subsidised onsite canteen.
• ShareSave scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Continuous professional development and in-house training 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.