Project Manager – Food Manufacturing Projects

Location: Chichester

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent or Contract

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in food manufacturing and capital equipment projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Engineer ready to step up, or an established Project Manager looking for a hands-on delivery role within a growing business.

You will take ownership of projects from initial concept through to completion, managing external contractors to deliver complex engineering solutions within live manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver full lifecycle CAPEX projects within the food manufacturing sector
• Manage factory extension, upgrade, and new build projects
• Oversee equipment installation, integration, and commissioning
• Develop and manage project plans using MS Project
• Produce and review layouts using AutoCAD (or similar)
• Control budgets, schedules, and contractor performance
• Act as key client interface throughout project delivery
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and food industry standards
• Support feasibility, scope definition, and technical solutions

About You

• Strong background in food manufacturing engineering projects
• Experience with capital equipment and CAPEX delivery
• Proficient in MS Project and AutoCAD
• Likely coming from a Project Engineer role (4–5+ years experience) ready to step up
• Strong understanding of factory-based production environments
• Excellent stakeholder and contractor management skills

Why Apply?

• Join a growing, specialist engineering consultancy with strong project pipeline
• Work across end-to-end factory design and build projects
• High autonomy and visibility within a close-knit team
• Opportunity to shape and grow your role as the business expands