Title:  Engineering Project Manager

Project Engineering Manager

Skelmersdale
18‑Month Fixed Term Contract – ending 1st October 2027

Monday–Friday

We are recruiting a Project Engineering Manager to join our Müller Milk & Ingredients business at our Skelmersdale site on an 18‑month fixed‑term contract.

This is a site‑based, hands‑on role, leading the successful delivery of engineering and capital projects within a live FMCG manufacturing environment, while providing technical leadership to Project Engineers and wider stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of multiple CAPEX projects from concept to handover.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to Project Engineers and supporting resources.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, risk, scope and delivery timelines.
• Ensure adherence to Müller project governance, investment and change processes.
• Act as the senior engineering interface with Operations, HSE, Quality, Procurement, contractors and OEMs.
• Oversee contractor management, site safety, CDM compliance and commissioning activities.
• Ensure all project documentation, handover packs and asset data are completed to standard.
• Support continuous improvement activities and raise engineering delivery standards on site.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Project Engineering Manager / Senior Project Engineer within FMCG, food, beverage or dairy manufacturing.
• Strong track record of delivering CAPEX projects in live operational environments.
• Experience leading or mentoring Project Engineers or technical teams.
• HNC/HND or Degree in an engineering discipline.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project and AutoCAD.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Annual bonus (up to 15%)
• Partner‑level private healthcare
• 4 × life assurance
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile capital projects within a leading FMCG business

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