Project Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Operations Management

Salary: £53,000 - £58,000 per annum dependent upon experience

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

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

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

Owning one of the world’s largest bottled water portfolio with brand heritage, Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages operates across multiple markets building on its heritage and expertise in waters, focusing 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 water resources while supporting long‑term environmental resilience.

As Project Manager, you will lead the design, implementation and start‑up of capital investment projects across the manufacturing site. You will translate project charters and technical specifications into safe, compliant and effective delivery, helping the site achieve its operational and investment objectives.

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…