Project Manager

Overview

As Project Manager at Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages, you will lead capital investment projects at the Buxton site, translating charters into safe, compliant delivery. You’ll balance safety, quality, cost and schedule while collaborating across functions and with external partners. The role supports site objectives and returns on investment with a strong emphasis on commissioning and handover. This is a chance to shape capital projects in a growing, sustainability‑driven beverage business.

Pay / Benefits

• comprehensive pension scheme with up to 12% employer contribution
• potential discretionary annual bonus
• focus on professional development and growth
• generous annual leave plus 12 flex days
• private medical health cover

Responsibilities

• Lead capital investment projects from definition through start-up within scope, budget and timing
• Embed health, safety and environmental requirements across project work
• Coordinate commissioning of plant/equipment and handover to operations
• Plan and oversee third‑party activity, ensuring safety and quality
• Collaborate with Operations, R&D, Marketing, Logistics and other teams on project alignment
• Support CapEx investment scoping, cost estimates and timing plans up to 5 million+ with financial control

Key requirements

• Experience managing or supporting capital projects in a manufacturing/industrial setting
• Mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge applicable to project decisions
• Practical knowledge of Health & Safety requirements, CE marking and PUWER
• Commercial awareness: cost control, forecasting, purchasing and supplier negotiation
• Strong collaboration and communication across cross‑functional teams

• collaboration
• clear communication
• risk management
• mechanical and electrical engineering understanding
• cost estimation and financial control
• supplier negotiation

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