Project Manager – Food Manufacturing ProjectsLocation: Chichester Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent or Contract
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in food manufacturing and capital equipment projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Engineer ready to step up, or an established Project Manager looking for a hands‑on delivery role within a growing business.
You will take ownership of projects from initial concept through to completion, managing external contractors to deliver complex engineering solutions within live manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver full lifecycle CAPEX projects within the food manufacturing sector
- Manage factory extension, upgrade, and new build projects
- Oversee equipment installation, integration, and commissioning
- Develop and manage project plans using MS Project
- Produce and review layouts using AutoCAD (or similar)
- Control budgets, schedules, and contractor performance
- Act as key client interface throughout project delivery
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and food industry standards
- Support feasibility, scope definition, and technical solutions
About You
- Strong background in food manufacturing engineering projects
- Experience with capital equipment and CAPEX delivery
- Proficient in MS Project and AutoCAD
- Likely coming from a Project Engineer role (4‑5+ years experience) ready to step up
- Strong understanding of factory‑based production environments
- Excellent stakeholder and contractor management skills
Why Apply?
- Join a growing, specialist engineering consultancy with strong project pipeline
- Work across end‑to‑end factory design and build projects
- High autonomy and visibility within a close‑knit team
- Opportunity to shape and grow your role as the business expands
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