Project Engineering Manager

Skelmersdale
18-Month Fixed Term Contract – ending 1st October 2027

Monday–Friday

We are recruiting a Project Engineering Manager to join our Müller Milk & Ingredients business at our Skelmersdale site on an 18-month fixed-term contract.

This is a site-based, hands-on role, leading the successful delivery of engineering and capital projects within a live FMCG manufacturing environment, while providing technical leadership to Project Engineers and wider stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple CAPEX projects from concept to handover.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to Project Engineers and supporting resources.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, risk, scope and delivery timelines.
• Ensure adherence to Müller project governance, investment and change processes.
• Act as the senior engineering interface with Operations, HSE, Quality, Procurement, contractors and OEMs.
• Oversee contractor management, site safety, CDM compliance and commissioning activities.
• Ensure all project documentation, handover packs and asset data are completed to standard.
• Support continuous improvement activities and raise engineering delivery standards on site.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Project Engineering Manager / Senior Project Engineer within FMCG, food, beverage or dairy manufacturing.
• Strong track record of delivering CAPEX projects in live operational environments.
• Experience leading or mentoring Project Engineers or technical teams.
• HNC/HND or Degree in an engineering discipline.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project and AutoCAD.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Annual bonus (up to 15%)
• Partner-level private healthcare
• 4 × life assurance
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Opportunity to work on high-profile capital projects within a leading FMCG business

At Müller, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they don’t meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re happy to support you.

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