Project Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Operations Management

You will take ownership of capital projects from scope development through commissioning, balancing safety, quality, cost and timescale. Working across functions and with external partners, you will create clarity, manage risk and help ensure each investment delivers its intended value.

• Project Delivery:
  Lead capital investment projects from definition through implementation and start-up, maintaining focus on agreed scope, budget and timing.
• Safety & Compliance:
  Embed Health, Safety and Environmental requirements throughout project activity, escalating incidents or concerns and ensuring work follows legislation, site rules and Nestlé standards.
• Commissioning & Handover:
  Coordinate the commissioning of plant and equipment against agreed standards, supporting a controlled handover into site operations.
• Contractor Management:
  Plan and oversee third-party activity on site, setting clear expectations and monitoring delivery, safety and quality.
• Cross-functional Partnership:
  Work with Operations, R&D, Marketing, Logistics and other site teams to align project scope, dependencies, timing and budget.
• Investment Planning:
  Support the development of project scopes, cost estimates and timing plans for Cap Ex investments of up to £5 million+, applying effective financial control throughout delivery.

You will bring a practical approach to project delivery, with the technical understanding and collaboration skills needed to guide complex investment activity.

• Qualifications:
  
  Apprenticeship training, an HNC or a degree in an engineering discipline, or an equivalent technical qualification.
• Project Delivery:
  Experience of managing or supporting capital projects within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Engineering Knowledge:
  Understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering, with the ability to apply this knowledge to project decisions.
• Safety & Compliance:
  Practical knowledge of relevant Health & Safety requirements, including machinery safety, CE marking and PUWER.
• Commercial Awareness:
  Ability to manage project costs through review, control, forecasting, purchasing and supplier negotiation.
• Collaboration:
  
  Ability to coordinate colleagues, contractors and cross-functional partners while communicating project priorities clearly.

• Project Management
  
  Qualification:
  
  A recognised qualification such as PMI, PRINCE2 or an equivalent.
• Sector
  
  Experience:
  
  Exposure to capital project delivery within FMCG or another fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  Knowledge of CDM regulations and their application to project delivery.
• Water Resources:
  Familiarity with water resources and the delivery of water from source.
• Civil & Environmental:
  Knowledge of building works, planning requirements and environmental agencies.
• Systems:
  Experience of SAP or a comparable enterprise system.

Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages is a standalone, globally managed business within the Nestlé Group.

The company serves consumers in more than 100 markets with a portfolio of more than 35 brands, including S.Pellegrino, Perrier, Acqua Panna, Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks, Maison Perrier, Buxton, Essentia, Levissima, La Vie and Nestlé Pure Life. Building on its heritage and expertise in waters, Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages is focused on growth in premium and better-for-you beverages, creating value for consumers, customers and stakeholders.

Water stewardship is central to the business. Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages is proud to be the only beverage company with all its bottling sites certified to the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard. Working with local communities, experts and partners around the world, the company helps protect and restore…