Project Engineering Manager

Premier Foods Plc; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK food manufacturer in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Project Engineering Manager for its engineering department. The successful candidate will manage a pipeline of projects, ensuring compliance and successful delivery. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, a minimum of 5 years' experience in the Food/FMCG sector, and strong project management skills. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme, life assurance, and generous leave.

Benefits

Up to 7.5% pension contribution

Life assurance

Staff discount shop on site

Free on site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Sharesave Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Food/FMCG sector.
• Conversant with relevant legislation (e.g. IEE 17th Edition).
• Demonstrable record of successfully delivering engineering capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Development of suitable project pipelines.
• Lead capital authority request documentation.
• Management of project delivery and compliance.

Skills

Capital project management

Customer focus

CAD proficiency

PLC design experience

Working knowledge of Rockwell/Allen Bradley

Education

Engineering Degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Date: 16 Oct 2025

Location: Stoke, GB

Based - Stoke on Trent, ST4 6PH

Salary £50,000 - £62,711 per annum, depending on experience

Working hours - Monday - Friday, 39 hours per week

We are recruiting for a Project Engineering Manager to join our established Engineering department at our Mr Kipling bakery in Stoke on Trent, where we make the nation’s favourite Mr Kipling cakes.

What you will be doing:

• Development of pipeline of suitable projects, including; feasibility studies, cost benefit analysis
• Lead compilation of capital authority request documentation/narrative
• Lead and engage end users in the development of engineering scope
• Develop functional design specifications in compliance with engineering & Premier specifications
• Selection of preferred supplier(s) through robust selection process, including application of appropriate contract
• Management of all health and safety aspects of capital projects (e.g. CDM requirements)
• Reporting of project progress; tracking of milestones, activity, priorities, financials
• Ensure compliance at pre-delivery milestones to user acceptance test protocols
• Manage key resource through to project delivery
• Manage post-delivery process including installation, commissioning, training, etc.

What we need from you:

• An Engineering Degree or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of Food/FMCG background
• Extensive capital project management experience with a customer focus
• Conversant 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/implementation
• CAD literate and MS Project proficient
• Demonstrable control system and PLC design/specifications experience
• Strong working knowledge/experience of Rockwell/Allen Bradley control systems

What we offer in return:

• Up to 7.5% pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Staff discount shop on site
• Free on site parking
• Access to "The Hamper", with discounts at hundreds of nationwide retailers
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and Other Health & Wellbeing Benefits
• Sharesave Scheme
• Other salary sacrifice benefits

A great British food company

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 90% of British households.

At Premier Foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.