Engineering Projects Manager

What would you get for working here?

If you have the Engineering Project Manager experience and skills we are looking for then you will receive a total reward package that includes:

• A competitive salary of between £55k and £60k p/a dependent on experience
• 10% Company pension
• Private Medical Insurance (Family)
• 4 x Death in Service
• 28 Days annual leave
• Access to an exclusive employee benefits platform (Reward Gateway) where employees can save £££s on every day purchases, including up to 6% off at major super-markets such as Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and M&S
• Free hot and cold drinks
• £250 refer-a-friend scheme
• Professional development opportunities
• A progressive working environment that puts its people at the heart of what it does
• Great opportunity for career development

So what would you be doing?

Our Vision as a business is to be the “Go-to” supplier of bakery products, working nationally with retailers such as M&S and Waitrose on their premium private label range and regionally through the Village Bakery brand. In achieving this vision, we want to be recognised as a family business that continually invests in the future through the development of our people, quality and food safety culture, equipment and processes.

To oversee engineering projects from conception to completion. This role involves managing resources, timelines, and budgets to ensure project success. The Engineering Project Manager must coordinate with various teams, including engineering, procurement, technical and production, to deliver high-quality results. Effective communication, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of engineering principles are crucial for this position.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA: -

• Plan, execute, and finalise engineering projects according to strict deadlines and within budget
• Coordinate and manage project team members, both internal and external
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients and stakeholders
• Manage project budgets, including tracking costs and minimizing expenses
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Track project performance, specifically to analyse the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, documentation, and presentations
• Ensure resource availability and allocation

Engineering Project Manager Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience in managing significant value capex engineering projects
• PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification
• Degree in Engineering or related field
• Experience with project management software like MS Project or Primavera
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and methodologies
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Experience with risk management and quality assurance control
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and methodologies
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and multitasking abilities
• Proven ability to manage budgets and resource allocation
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Use and continually develop leadership skills

• Proficiency in project scheduling software
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

KEY REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Internal: Group Engineering Manager
• Senior Management team
• Site Engineering Manager
• Production Management
• Projects team
• IT Staff
• All operations staff
• Operational team
• Technical
• Finance

• HR