At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects in food processing from start to finish, ensuring top-notch delivery.
- Company: Global leader in food processing machinery with a strong reputation for quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company vehicle, laptop, phone, 25 days holiday, and pension.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and hands-on experience.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the food industry while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: Strong engineering background and experience in managing capital equipment projects.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: Within 50 miles of Doncaster (Hybrid/Field-Based Role)
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + Company Vehicle, Laptop, Phone, 25 Days Holiday, Pension (2% Employee / 5% Employer)
About the Company: We are a global provider of components and systems for food processing machinery, supplying high-quality solutions such as homogenisers, vessels, tanks, pumps, and more. With a strong reputation for delivering tailored, reliable equipment to our customers, we serve a wide range of clients, with a particular focus on the dairy and broader food sectors.
The Role: We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Project Manager / Engineer to take ownership of projects from cradle to grave. Based within a 50-mile radius of Doncaster, you will play a key role in managing the full project lifecycle, from initial customer engagement to final delivery and installation on-site. Projects typically range from £2,000 to £1 million, with larger projects requiring in-depth involvement over 3+ months. You will be the central point of contact for customers, internal design teams, and external suppliers/subcontractors, ensuring seamless coordination and successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full end-to-end project management of capital equipment projects
- Liaise directly with customers, both remotely and on-site, to understand requirements and manage expectations
- Work closely with the internal design team on bespoke solutions; involvement in CAD design (2D/3D) is advantageous
- Estimate project costs and create detailed technical/commercial proposals
- Coordinate with and manage subcontractors and third-party suppliers
- Monitor timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring high standards of quality and service
- Maintain clear documentation and reporting throughout the project lifecycle
Requirements:
- Strong engineering background, ideally in mechanical or process engineering
- Proven experience managing capital equipment projects (in food processing, beverage, liquids/drinks industry)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to interpret and contribute to engineering drawings (CAD skills in 2D/3D beneficial)
- Experience with cost estimation, budgeting, and proposal generation
- Comfortable working in a customer-facing, hands-on role
- Valid UK driving licence (company vehicle provided)
Package Includes:
- Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 (dependent on experience)
- 25 days annual holiday + Bank Holidays
- Company vehicle
- Laptop and phone
- Pension: 2% employee / 5% employer contribution
- Ongoing development and opportunity to work on varied, technically interesting projects
Project Manager in Doncaster employer: SER
Join our dynamic team as a Plant Fitter in Wigan, where we prioritise employee well-being and professional growth. With a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a supportive work culture, we offer a rewarding environment for skilled professionals passionate about heavy machinery. Enjoy ample overtime opportunities and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards in plant maintenance, all while being part of a collaborative team that values your expertise.
