Project Engineer Graduate

Company Description

We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies! …And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge).

FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company.

We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset and our HQ in St Albans. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing colleagues across all our locations.

We are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming UK Market Leader.

Whilst we know that we have delicious products we also know that that the key ingredient to our success is our people, and the passion we have for our brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?! We knead people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success.

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that feels empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career. By embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) we create a supportive environment for people to thrive and strive to have more positive impact.

We understand that having formal and on-the-job learning opportunities is key to our colleagues’ professional and personal growth. We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn from each other and grow through a variety of learning experiences.

Our colleagues make our business special. With strong community values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial and supporting each other whilst meeting our business goals.

About The Role

As a Graduate Project Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of multiple projects across the UK at one or more of our FBC bakeries. You will manage the delivery of these projects through the full project lifecycle. This will be an 18-month programme, and you will be based from one of our Bakeries (Kirkham is preferred, but could consider Edinburgh or Llantarnam), with travel expected to various other sites. You will gain skills and experience in areas such as Capital Projects, Operations and Technical Procurement.

As a graduate at Fox’s Burton’s Company (FBC UK), you’ll gain hands-on experience across various departments, mentorship from industry leaders, and the chance to work on exciting projects within your chosen function. With support and guidance from our Learning Team, Line Managers and working as part of an ambitious graduate cohort, you’ll gain valuable knowledge and skills in a company that has a rich heritage and a passion for crafting some of the UK's most beloved biscuits.

If you are passionate about making a difference, eager to learn, and excited to be part of a company that combines tradition with innovation, FBC UK is the perfect place for you to start your professional journey.

Main Responsibilities

• Assisting in delivering projects to the value anywhere between £100k to £10m
• Support the project scoping phase
• Preparing tender and contract documents
• Ensuring internal governance is adhered to
• Assist in the management and delivery of project installations
• Support project cost control and ensure budgets are achieved
• Support creation of schedule and project timeline
• Support on the managing the compliance of projects with site and group contractor control standards
• Contractor management documented, controlled and auditable
• Manage Stakeholder communication
• Implementing change control management
• Comply with health and safety/ food safety regulations

Who We Are Looking For

• BEng/MEng(Hons) 2:1 minimum in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Chemical Engineering or similar discipline
• Internships, industrial placement or university projects demonstrating involvement in engineering design, analysis, LEAN, and project management
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks and Microsoft Project tools
• Problem solving and passion for continuous improvement
• Ability to maintain focus when working on multiple priorities
• Ability to communicate and present at all levels
• Encourages new ideas and embraces innovative ways to solve complex problems

Next Steps

Upload your up-to-date CV highlighting the skills which make you perfect for this role. Your CV will be reviewed by one of our Talent Acquisition Partners, and the shortlisted candidates will receive a screening call to talk through the role and your experience. The next stage will be a Teams call with one of the hiring managers, and the final interview stage will be an assessment centre at our Kirkham Bakery, please ensure you are available week commencing 30th June – 4th July.

Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If you do not hear from us, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. We truly appreciate your interest in joining FBC UK and encourage you to apply for future opportunities.

Diversity Statement

FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.