Engineering Project Manager

Overview

As Engineering Project Manager at Samworth Brothers, you deliver capital projects that boost site performance, capacity and reliability. You will translate business needs into well-scoped programs and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Technical teams and external partners to ensure safe, compliant, on-time and on-budget delivery. You’ll drive continuous improvement and future-proofing of the site, shaping outcomes through robust governance and measurable business benefits.

Pay / Benefits

• company pension scheme
• health and well-being support (healthcare, optical, dental discounts)
• employee discount scheme
• annual pay reviews
• profit related pay
• extended leave

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from feasibility through commissioning and handover
• Manage capital investment programmes and engineering improvement initiatives
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and business cases
• Ensure ROI and measurable business benefits across projects
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and external contractors/suppliers
• Embed governance, risk management and reporting processes
• Drive continuous improvement via Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM and root-cause methodologies
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, food safety, environmental, quality and engineering standards
• Present progress and business cases to senior leadership

Key requirements

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline
• Experience delivering engineering or capital projects within manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of machinery, processes, safety standards and compliance requirements
• Highly organised with ability to manage multiple projects and maintain records
• Experience engaging with stakeholders, contractors and suppliers
• Problem-solving ability and practical decision-making
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence without authority

• Collaborative mindset
• Strong communication
• Influence without authority
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)

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