Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I

About the Company

We are Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I, the UK’s third largest soft drinks manufacturer and proud owners of iconic brands including Lucozade Energy, Lucozade Sport and Ribena, which have been enjoyed by millions of people from as early as the 1930s. We directly employ over 700 people throughout GB and Ireland and are a business unit in the wider Suntory Beverage and Food Europe (SBFE) family. We’re proudly owned by The Suntory Group.

Suntory Group is a global leader in consumer-packaged goods, renowned for producing and distributing a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages, premium spirits, beer, wine, and wellness products throughout the world. Founded as a family-owned business in 1899 in Osaka, Japan, Suntory has grown into a company operating throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania. We are driven by a profound purpose: To inspire the brilliance of life, by creating rich experiences for people, in harmony with nature.

Across the world and throughout all disciplines at our company, our people have fun while making an impact. We are committed to crafting high-quality products with respect for the water and ingredients we use. As we benefit from nature’s gifts, we give back, ensuring our company, planet and communities will flourish into the future.

Here, you have the opportunity to work with talented and inspiring leaders, the freedom to dream big and think differently. We commit to creating a work environment where you can bring your true self and Unleash your Spirit.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I

Job Title

Project Manager - Engineering FTC

Job Description

**Job Title:** Project Manager - Engineering (Fixed Term Contract) **Role Summary:** Lead and coordinate capital engineering projects (£100k–£25m) in an FMCG production environment, delivering end-to-end solutions from concept to production-ready design. Contribute to strategic goals by optimizing supply chain performance and supporting organizational innovation. **Expectations:** - Deliver high-impact, cross-functional capital projects within budget, timeline, and quality/safety standards. - Influence strategic business functions (Operational Excellence, Quality Control, Health & Safety). - Provide leadership, mentor early-career engineers, and drive continuous improvement practices. - Apply commercial acumen to strategize and execute customer-focused, profitable outcomes. **Key Responsibilities:** - Manage capital projects (e.g., new product introductions, equipment installation) across supply chain functions. - Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, R&D, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Finance for project alignment. - Shape project governance, risk management, and stage/gate processes. - Lead stakeholder engagement, contract/tender processes, and vendor management. - Apply technical expertise in construction/civil projects within CDM-controlled environments. **Required Skills:** - Project management of capital engineering initiatives in FMCG. - Practical construction/civil project knowledge (CDM-compliant). - Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project), AutoCAD, and SAP (preferred). - Commercial skills for strategy planning and execution. - Leadership, stakeholder management, and change-management capabilities. - Strong communication, analytical, and decision-making abilities. - Flexibility to travel and adapt to dynamic project demands. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Degree in engineering or equivalent project management experience. - Fluency in English. - UK right to work. - UK driving license. - Familiarity with soft drinks production and stage/gate project management (preferred).

Coleford, United kingdom

On site

23-10-2025