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Project Manager (Capital Expenditure & Civils)
Location: Buxton (100% Full-Time On-Site)
Contract Length: Up to 12 months (Target start: July / August)
Pay Rate: Competitive / Negotiable (Flexible budget depending on experience)
About the Client
Our client is a global FMCG giant and a household name in the food and beverage industry. Operating out of a state-of-the-art production facility in Buxton, they are a market leader dedicated to sustainability, engineering excellence, and cutting-edge manufacturing processes. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to spearhead high-profile capital investment projects for a world-class brand.
Role Overview
We are seeking a high-caliber Project Manager / Project Lead to oversee and execute the design, implementation, and start-up phases of critical capital investment (CapEx) projects, with a particular focus on Water Resources and Civil Engineering.
Operating within a defined scope of responsibility, you will ensure that all objectives outlined in the project charter, design specifications, and rigorous corporate engineering standards are effectively delivered on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Management: Collaborate closely with the Project Engineering Manager to develop and adhere to the investment project charter. Lead and execute capital Water Resources projects within established timelines.
- Financial & Governance Reporting: Manage project finances with high visibility, including reviewing, controlling, forecasting, purchasing, and price negotiation. Deliver strong corporate governance reporting.
- Compliance, SHE & Safety: Maintain absolute compliance with Health & Safety legislation, site rules, and CDM regulations. Monitor environmental impacts, ensuring site environmental requirements are met, and proactively report any Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) concerns.
- Commissioning & Contractor Oversight: Oversee the commissioning of plant, utilities, and equipment to predetermined corporate standards. Manage, coordinate, and control the activities of third-party contractors on-site.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise seamlessly with Operations and other on-site resources. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders regarding project scope, timelines, and budgets to assist multi-disciplined teams in hitting targets.
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Key Skills & Qualifications
- Qualifications: High-caliber engineer, ideally having completed an Engineering Apprenticeship, HNC, or a formal Degree in Engineering.
- CapEx Experience: Proven track record running £1M - £5M CapEx projects within a manufacturing environment (FMCG, Food, Beverage, or Pharmaceutical experience is highly desirable).
- Civils & Regulatory Knowledge: A strong background or exposure to Civil Engineering works is highly advantageous, including experience interfacing with Planning and similar regulatory bodies. Strong familiarity with CDM regulations is essential.
- Technical Expertise: A comprehensive, well-rounded understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
- Systems & Finance: Highly computer literate. Strong financial acumen is required. Previous experience utilizing SAP for project tracking and purchasing is a distinct advantage.
- Communication & Problem Solving: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey complex engineering ideas and solutions to stakeholders at all levels. You should possess a highly methodical and structured approach to problem-solving.
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Note: Prior experience working within a global corporate environment with rigid manufacturing and engineering standards (specifically blue-chip FMCG networks) will be highly regarded.
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