Project Engineering Manager

Omega, part of the Staffline Group, is seeking a Project Engineering Manager for a site-based role within the Strategic Group CAPEX Function in England, United Kingdom (Hybrid work arrangement).

• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Wigan area site, with hybrid work options, near West Lancs / Greater Manchester Border
• Client: A category market leader in FMCG Manufacturing with factories worldwide
• Compensation: OTE £90k inclusive of car and bonus

You will lead the delivery of world-class engineering CAPEX and Asset improvement projects as part of an investment programme involving multi-million CAPEX projects.

Our client is a renowned leader in FMCG Manufacturing, committed to Manufacturing Excellence through innovation and investment. The role involves significant on-site capital investment.

• Responsibilities include: Managing the planning and implementation of capital and revenue projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery; supplier selection; financial control; customer acceptance; ownership of factory equipment and structures including packaging, processing, and utilities.
• Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager, with autonomy to deliver pragmatic, value-engineered projects within cost and time specifications.
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing multi-functional teams of engineers and contractors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Procurement of equipment through internal and external resources.
• Leading engineering and production teams during equipment installation, startup, supplier selection, feasibility analysis, equipment commissioning, validation, and FAT.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical)
• Experience in engineering Project Management roles
• Experience with CAPEX investments
• Willingness to travel across UK factories
• Methodical, detail-oriented, achievement-focused, capable of working under pressure
• Ability to plan engineering works to minimize production impact

What we offer:

• Work at award-winning, world-class sites
• Hybrid and home-based work options
• Travel and accommodation allowances
• Global progression opportunities
• Company discounts
• Market-leading pension
• Bonus of 15%
• Exposure to a global team
• Ongoing training and development

Join a secure, growing manufacturing business with excellent benefits and career development prospects.

For more information, contact Mike Butler at .

Suitable candidates include Engineering Project Managers, Engineering Managers, Senior Project Engineers, CAPEX Managers, and related roles.

Omega Resource Group acts as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.