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Project Engineering Manager


Company : Premier Foods


Location : Stafford, West Midlands


Created : 2026-04-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Project Engineering ManagerRead all the information about this opportunity carefully, then use the application button below to send your CV and application.Based - Stoke on Trent, ST4 6PHSalary 50,000 - 62,711 per annum, depending on experienceWorking hours - Monday - Friday, 39 hours per weekWe are recruiting for for a Project Engineering Manager to join our established Engineering department at our Mr Kipling bakery in Stoke on Trent, where we make the nations favourite Mr Kipling cakes.What you will be doing:Development of pipeline of suitable projects, including; feasibility studies, cost benefit analysisLead compilation of capital authority request documentation/narrativeLead and engage end users in the development of engineering scopeDevelop functional design specifications in compliance with engineering & Premier specificationsSelection of preferred supplier(s) through robust selection process, including application of appropriate contractManagement of all health and safety aspects of capital projects (e.g. CDM requirements)Reporting of project progress; tracking of milestones, activity, priorities, financialsEnsure compliance at pre-delivery milestones to user acceptance test protocolsManage key resource through to project deliveryManage post-delivery process including installation, commissioning, training, etc.What we need from you:An Engineering Degree or equivalentMinimum 5 years of Food/FMCG backgroundExtensive capital project management experience with a customer focusConversant with relevant legislation (e.g. IEE 17th Edition, DSEAR, etc)Demonstrable record in successful delivery of engineering capital projects in FMCG with particular emphasis on specification/integration/implementationCAD literate and MS Project proficientDemonstrable control system and PLC design/specifications experienceStrong working knowledge/experience of Rockwell/Allen Bradley control systemsWhat we offer in return:Up to 7.5% pension contributionLife assuranceStaff discount shop on siteFree on site parkingAccess to "The Hamper", with discounts at hundreds of nationwide retailers25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysEmployee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and Other Health & Wellbeing BenefitsSharesave SchemeOther salary sacrifice benefitsA great British food companyPremier Foods is one of Britain's biggest listed food companies, employing over4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturingsites and offices up and down the country.Many of our brands have been part of UK lifefor more than a century and you'll find them in 94% of British households.At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticityandindividuality. xjdpvnf We aim to ensure all existingand futurecolleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to workno matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in.Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.