Project Manager

Overview

As Project Manager, you lead capital investment initiatives on the manufacturing site, from scope through start-up. You balance safety, quality, cost and schedule while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners. You translate charters and specs into safe, compliant delivery that supports site objectives. The role offers exposure to major CapEx work and a focus on water stewardship aligned with Nestlé’s standards. You will drive value through effective planning, risk management and commissioning excellence.

Pay / Benefits

• Comprehensive pension scheme – up to 12% employer contribution
• Potential discretionary annual bonus
• Focus on professional development and growth
• Generous annual leave allowance plus 12 additional flex days
• Private medical health cover

Responsibilities

• Lead capital investment projects from definition to implementation and start-up, ensuring scope, budget and timing compliance
• Embed Health, Safety and Environmental requirements across project activities and ensure regulatory and Nestlé standards are met
• Coordinate commissioning of plant and equipment and handover to site operations
• Plan and oversee third-party work on site, setting expectations and monitoring safety and quality
• Collaborate with Operations, R&D, Marketing, Logistics and other site teams to align scope, dependencies, timing and budget
• Support development of project scopes, cost estimates and timing plans for CapEx investments up to 5 million+ with strong financial control

Key requirements

• Experience in managing or supporting capital projects within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge applied to project decisions
• Practical knowledge of Health & Safety requirements including machinery safety, CE marking and PUWER
• Ability to manage project costs through review, control, forecasting, purchasing and supplier negotiation
• Ability to coordinate colleagues, contractors and cross-functional partners and communicate priorities clearly

• collaboration
• clear communication
• stakeholder management
• engineering knowledge (mechanical and electrical)
• safety and compliance know-how
• commercial awareness and cost control

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