Head of Capital Projects

Description:

Why Greencore?
Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.
As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.
Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.

What You'll be doing:
We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused leader to take ownership of the Group's end-to-end Capital function. This role will lead capital strategy, planning, governance and delivery across all 36 sites in the UK. The role will ensure CAPEX investments drive sustainable financial, operational, safety and environmental performance.
You will lead the development of a rolling 3-5 year Capital Strategy and translate this into annual CAPEX plans and ensure effective project execution through working with your direct team and across the wider group.
Working closely with Operations, Finance, Automation, Technology and Procurement teams, you will:
* Drive robust CAPEX governance, reporting and investment decision-making
* Lead continuous improvement on project standards and process
* Oversee major, high-risk, brownfield and greenfield investments
* Ensure successful project delivery, operational handover and post-investment reviews
* Support sustainability and decarbonisation initiatives across the Group

What We're Looking For
* Degree or postgraduate qualification in Engineering, Sustainability, Energy, Environmental Management or similar
* Professional membership (IET, IMechE, Energy Institute or equivalent)
* Strong experience leading complex capital programmes within FMCG or manufacturing environments
* Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams
* Strong understanding of project governance, CAPEX management and operational best practice
* Knowledge of food manufacturing legislation, factory design and compliance
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
* Flexible and adaptable approach within a fast-paced environment

At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better.
If this sounds like you join us, grow with Greencore and be a part of driving our future success.

What you'll get in return
* Competitive salary and job-related benefits
* Holidays
* Competitive matched pension contributions
* Life insurance up to 4x salary
* Bonus
* Car Allowance
* PMI
* Company share save scheme
* Greencore Qualifications
* Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
* Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
* Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies

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