Engineering Project Manager

About the role

Premier Foods is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead capital, revenue and continuous‑improvement projects at the Ambrosia Creamery in Lifton, Devon. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will own projects from concept through to delivery, ensuring they meet safety, compliance and business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Manage multiple engineering projects from feasibility to completion.
• Lead project planning, scope definition, budgeting, scheduling and risk management.
• Ensure designs comply with food safety, hygiene and statutory standards.
• Oversee contractors and suppliers with a strong focus on safety and quality.
• Monitor progress, resolve issues and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Support continuous‑improvement initiatives, operational KPI delivery and cost‑saving programmes.

Required profile

• Proven experience delivering engineering projects in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong end‑to‑end project management capability, including capital governance.
• Experience managing contractors and third‑party suppliers safely and effectively.
• Solid engineering and manufacturing knowledge.
• Excellent organisation, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• A degree in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Hands‑on engineering background (apprenticeship desirable).

Required skills

• Project management methodologies.
• Food safety and hygiene compliance.
• Engineering design standards.

What we offer

• Competitive salary up to £60,000 per annum.
• Strong benefits package and development opportunities.
• Inclusive, supportive site environment with varied, high‑impact projects.