Engineering Project Manager
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 9SJ |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4763957_1769178273 |
Summary
Your new company
An established FMCG manufacturer is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead the delivery of capital and continuous improvement projects across two manufacturing sites in the North West, located close to Deeside and Wigan. This is a key role within the engineering function, offering exposure to a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment with significant ongoing investment.
Your new role
You will be a proven Engineering Project Manager with experience in a high-volume manufacturing or FMCG environment. Ideally, you will have:
- A background in mechanical, electrical or controls engineering
- Demonstrable experience managing capital projects in FMCG or similar regulated manufacturing environments
- Strong project management capability (formal PM qualifications advantageous but not essential)
- Experience working across multiple sites or complex stakeholder environments
- A hands-on, pragmatic approach with strong communication and leadership skills
What you'll need to succeed
You will be a proven Engineering Project Manager with experience in a high-volume manufacturing or FMCG environment. Ideally, you will have:
- A background in mechanical, electrical or controls engineering
- Demonstrable experience managing capital projects in FMCG or similar regulated manufacturing environments
- Strong project management capability (formal PM qualifications advantageous but not essential)
- Experience working across multiple sites or complex stakeholder environments
- A hands-on, pragmatic approach with strong communication and leadership skills
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Company benefits package
- Hybrid working across two sites with flexibility
- Opportunity to work on a varied, technically engaging project portfolio within a growing business
What you need to do now
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