Electrical Project Manager – Food processing **

Location: Bristol / Bath / Frome / Chippenham - Wiltshire Contract: £450.00- £500.00 per day DOE + Expenses (Outside IR35 / Ltd co.) Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 - 10hr days – 12 -18 months initially, with likely extension

Join a dynamic FMCG engineering projects Team

The Role:

We are proud to represent a market-leading engineering business seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager from Food processing manufacturing to deliver electrical projects at a key customer FMCG food manufacturing site in Wiltshire.

Key duties & Responsibilities:

* Lead electrical projects from concept through to completion across FMCG manufacturing facilities

* Manage design, installation, commissioning, and fault resolution of electrical systems

* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards

* Take full responsibility for labour planning, materials procurement, and project coordination

* Produce electrical costings, quotations, and tender submissions

* P&L responsibility, driving cost control and profitability

* Act as the primary client interface, maintaining strong and lasting relationships

* Identify new project opportunities and support business development

* Lead, develop, and supervise teams of electricians (2–10 personnel)

* Oversee RAMS generation, site safety, and compliance activities

* Ensure all works comply with BS 7671, IET Wiring Regulations, and NICEIC standards

* Conduct inspections, audits, and risk assessments across live manufacturing environments

* Maintain accurate technical and compliance documentation

* Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors to source materials and services

* Support continuous improvement through innovation and efficiency initiatives

Candidate Profile:

* Technical & Industry Expertise - Strong background in Food processing / FMCG electrical systems including LV power distribution and control systems

* Experience with process and material handling equipment (mixing, conveying, cooking, packing, palletising)

* Ability to integrate electrical systems with wider engineering and process operations

* Apprentice trained with 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations

* Inspection & Testing (2391), ECS Manager Card, NEBOSH/SSSTS desirable

* Circa 10 years’ experience in FMCG electrical project delivery

* Proven leadership, project management, and financial control capability

* Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills

* Flexible to travel / stay away UK wide where required

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected engineering organisation delivering complex, high-value projects within Food processing / FMCG sector.

Interested?

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