Project Manager – Freezing Solutions

Location: Remote (UK-based) | Travel: ~30% across the UK & occasionally Europe

As Project Manager – Freezing Solutions (UK), you’ll take the lead on delivering complex equipment and system projects for customers across the UK. Acting as the central point of coordination, you’ll bring together internal teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure every project runs smoothly – from initial order through to installation and production start-up. This is a highly visible role where your ability to manage relationships, balance commercial outcomes, and solve problems on the ground will make a real difference.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading multiple projects across the UK, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
• Partnering with Sales and Applications teams during the pre-sales phase to assess risks, shape proposals, and support customer visits
• Acting as the main point of contact for customers, building strong, trusted relationships throughout the project lifecycle
• Managing project scope, timelines, and responsibilities with clarity and confidence
• Planning and overseeing key milestones including delivery, installation, and production start-up
• Attending customer sites for kick-off, pre-installation, and installation phases
• Resolving on-site challenges in collaboration with engineers, suppliers, and account teams
• Monitoring project financials, forecasting costs, and protecting margins
• Driving continuous improvement by identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions

What we’re looking for

Experience & Background

• Experience in project management within engineering, manufacturing, food processing, or industrial environments
• A proven track record of delivering projects successfully in a customer-facing role
• Comfortable working across multiple stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and internal teams
• A degree in Engineering, Business, or similar (or equivalent practical experience)

Skills that will set you apart

• Strong organization and planning skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects
• Confident communicator, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Experience with project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Asana)
• A hands-on mindset – someone who’s comfortable being on-site and making things happen

What you can expect

• A hybrid working model with flexibility
• Travel across the UK, giving you exposure to a wide range of customers and projects
• The opportunity to work with cutting-edge food technology
• A supportive team environment where your ideas and input are valued
• Real opportunities for career development within a global organization

At JBT Marel, we’re shaping the future of food – right here in the UK and across the globe. From helping food producers improve efficiency to driving sustainable innovation, our technology plays a key role in feeding a growing population. We’re proud of our collaborative, down-to-earth culture where people take ownership, support each other, and deliver real impact. Guided by our values – Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation – we’re looking for a Project Manager who thrives in a dynamic, customer-facing environment. This is more than a project management role – it’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger. At JBT Marel, your work contributes to a more efficient, sustainable food industry. If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership, build strong relationships, and see the tangible results of your work across the UK, we’d love to hear from you.