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