Overview of role

We’re looking for a Capital Projects Manager to take the lead on some of our most exciting and business‑critical engineering projects. From the first spark of an idea right through to full delivery, you’ll shape solutions that make our operations safer, smarter and more efficient. You’ll partner with teams across Ryvita, working together to turn challenges into practical engineering outcomes that have a real impact on how we make our much‑loved products.

This is a role for someone who loves bringing simplicity to complexity, thrives on making things happen, and enjoys seeing tangible results on site

Key Accountabilities

Leading capital projects end‑to‑end
You’ll scope, plan and deliver complex engineering and facility projects — ensuring they land on time, within budget and to the highest safety and compliance standards.

Driving great project controls
You’ll own cost estimation, planning, scheduling, procurement, risk and contractor management, keeping everything running smoothly.

Turning ideas into engineering solutions
You’ll take operational challenges and translate them into robust, fit‑for‑purpose engineering designs and proposals.

Embedding safety and compliance
Champion safe working, CDM compliance and food safety (including HACCP and BRC requirements) across every project.

Partnering across the business
From Operations to Technical to Finance, you’ll work collaboratively to align expectations, share progress and ensure solutions land seamlessly.

The Right Person

Engineering know‑how
You’ll have an HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, and real hands‑on experience in operational environments.

Proven project delivery experience
You’ve led complex projects before and know what it takes to navigate timelines, budgets, stakeholders and real‑world challenges.

A strong communicator and influencer
You’re confident working with people at all levels and can bring clarity, simplicity and confidence to technical conversations.

A natural problem‑solver
You stay curious, ask great questions and enjoy finding thoughtful, practical, workable solutions. 

Our values — and how you’ll bring them to life

Ryvita’s culture is open, fast‑moving and grounded in working together to make things happen. These values sit at the heart of how we work — and we’re looking for someone who embodies them:

Keep it simple

You prioritise clarity, remove complexity and use great judgment to focus on what really matters.

Work together

You’re a positive, collaborative partner — supportive, adaptable, and able to influence effectively across teams.

Make it happen

You take ownership, deliver on commitments and stay resilient when things get tough.

Be the best we can be

You’re curious, hungry to learn and driven to keep improving yourself, your projects and the business around you.

We can offer.... 

• Attractive Salary – c£70,000 depending on experience
• Bonus Scheme (up to 15%) 
• Car allowance of £6,245 per annum
• Private single medical insurance
• Pension Scheme – up to 10% employer contributions
• Hybrid & Flexible work culture 
• Buy holiday scheme    
• Discounted products 
• Health Cash Plan
• Career opportunities - ABF group employs 128,000 employees worldwide. 
• Discounts on over 900 retailers on our discount platform  
• Generous family leave policy  
• Group Cycle to work scheme 
• Free Parking 

We want to ensure the recruitment process works for everyone. If you require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please email Peopleteam@ryvita.com to discuss these adjustments.

Apply now and let's see what we can do together! 

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