Factory Project Manager - Food

Factory Project Manager – Food: Step into Projects with Purpose at KDH Projects

Are you an engineer, site manager or health and safety manager or hygiene manager within the food industry ready to transition into a rewarding project management role? Join KDH Projects, a respected leader in the food and engineering sectors, where your industry knowledge will be valued and developed into full project ownership. With a salary of up to £60,000, a company car and fuel card, and a discretionary bonus, this is your opportunity to level up your career with a company that backs your progression.

We’re looking for someone with practical experience in food manufacturing, process engineering, site leadership or technical operations - ready to take the lead on exciting build and install projects across the UK food sector.

Why Join KDH Projects?

• Competitive salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
• Company car and fuel card – all travel covered
• Annual discretionary bonus after one full year
• A remote-based role in West London, with flexibility and autonomy
• Work with leading brands in the food industry, delivering high-impact projects
• A supportive, values-driven team focused on long-term career development
• Regular visits to HQ in Potters Bar for team connection and project planning

About the Role:

This is a fantastic step-up role for someone with experience managing people, suppliers or engineering processes in the food sector. You'll move into a hands-on, client-facing position where you'll lead projects from costing through to completion - supported by a dedicated internal team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver food industry projects ranging from £2,000 to £5 million
• Liaise directly with clients as the key point of contact, building long-term relationships
• Coordinate labour, materials, risk assessments, method statements, and contractors
• Ensure all health and safety regulations are met across sites
• Monitor budgets and progress to deliver on-time, in-scope and to standard
• Travel to client sites and attend team meetings in Potters Bar (weekly/fortnightly)

What We’re Looking For:

• Practical experience in the food sector - e.g. engineering, site management, hygiene management, health and safety etc
• Strong organisational skills and confidence working with multiple stakeholders
• A good understanding of project workflows, people coordination, and basic budgeting
• Awareness of health and safety compliance on active sites
• A proactive communicator who enjoys taking ownership
• Willing to travel and comfortable with a remote-first setup
• Full UK driving licence

Location: West London (remote with travel)

Hours: Full-time, permanent
Office: Occasional visits to Potters Bar HQ

Ready to take the next step in your career?

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