A market‑leading, innovation‑driven food business is embarking on two flagship capital projects:

• The construction of a new state‑of‑the‑art R&D centre, and
• The build and commissioning of a brand‑new added‑value food manufacturing facility.

To deliver these strategically critical programmes, we are recruiting an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in large‑scale capital builds, factory construction, and R&D facility development. This is a rare chance to shape the future infrastructure of a rapidly growing, technology‑led food organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of major capital projects, from concept design through to commissioning and handover.
• Oversee civil, structural, and construction activities for new‑build facilities.
• Manage contractors, engineering partners, architects, and specialist vendors.
• Ensure all works meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards across food manufacturing and R&D environments.
• Drive project governance, reporting, risk management, and budget control.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, R&D, and Executive teams.
• Deliver projects on time, on budget, and to specification.

About You

• Significant experience managing large capital projects.
• Strong background in civil engineering, new‑build construction, and factory or R&D facility development.
• Demonstrable success delivering complex builds within food manufacturing, FMCG, agritech, biotech, or R&D environments.
• Skilled in contractor management, project controls, commissioning, and operational readiness.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Fully mobile and willing to relocate to the United States for the duration of the programme.
• Ambitious, delivery‑focused, and motivated by high‑impact, transformative projects.

What's on Offer

• A career‑defining role delivering two major greenfield projects.
• Relocation support and competitive compensation package.
• The chance to join a pioneering organisation investing heavily in innovation, automation, and future‑ready food production.
• Long‑term progression opportunities within a rapidly expanding North American group.

How to Apply

This is a confidential search. To express interest or request a conversation, please reach out directly via lawrence@morepeople.co.uk