Job Description
Project Manager – Engineering
Salary: Competitive salaryBenefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contribution, Life insurance up to 4x salaryLocation: Holbeach, LincolnshireWays of Working: Site basedHours of work: Monday to Friday 8.30 – 17.00Contract Type: Permanent
Why Greencore
Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. We are proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between.
What You’ll Be Doing
We’re looking for a driven Project Manager – Engineering to lead high-impact engineering and asset projects at the site, bringing ideas to life from concept through to completion. You’ll manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery to agreed safety, quality, cost, and timescale expectations. Operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you’ll work closely with stakeholders, contractors, and site teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with business priorities.
Role Accountabilities
- Deliver multiple engineering projects from initiation through to completion, reporting to the project sponsor
- Establish and manage CDM, safety, health and environmental, and contractor control requirements
- Build and lead effective teams of direct and subcontracted resources
- Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure delivery against defined project objectives
- Prepare scope documentation and lead contractor selection and engagement
- Maintain project cost plans, apply value engineering, and provide accurate cash flow forecasts
- Develop and manage a compliant contractor database aligned with company standards
- Lead the installation and commissioning of food and drink processing equipment and facilities
- Maintain effective project timelines and coordinate delivery alongside wider business operations
What We’re Looking For
- Strong engineering background with experience leading complex site-based projects
- Sound knowledge of safety, health and environmental legislation, CDM, and contractor control
- Ability to manage cost, risk, and change throughout the project lifecycle
- Commercial awareness with experience controlling budgets and forecasting spend
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and manage project risk effectively
- Clear and confident communicator, able to report progress and influence stakeholders
- Strong collaboration, influencing, and negotiation skills
- Structured and organised approach to managing multiple priorities
- Engineering qualifications and health and safety credentials would be advantageous
What You’ll Get In Return
- Competitive salary and job-related benefits
- Holidays
- Competitive matched pension contribution
- Life insurance up to 4x salary
- Company share save scheme
- Greencore Qualifications
- Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
- Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
- Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies
Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
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