Engineering & Capital Projects Manager

Antal International is a global executive recruitment and talent solutions company with over 30 years of experience and a network spanning more than 35 countries. We specialize in recruiting professionals and leaders across Engineering, Manufacturing, Chemical, Life Sciences, Food, and Industrial sectors. Our mission is to connect outstanding talent with leading international organizations, providing a professional and confidential recruitment experience throughout the hiring process.

About the Company

Our client is a global leader in science-based innovation, developing sustainable solutions across nutrition, health, and industrial manufacturing. With significant ongoing investments in its production facilities, the company is committed to operational excellence, innovation, safety, and long-term growth.

To support the expansion and transformation of one of its strategic manufacturing sites in Northern France, we are recruiting an experienced Engineering & Capital Projects Manager .

The Role

You will lead the Engineering Department and oversee the site's capital investment program, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

This is a key leadership position with direct impact on the site's future production capabilities and industrial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an Engineering & Capital Projects team of 15–20 people , including internal project managers and external engineering resources.
• Lead the execution of industrial investment projects from concept through commissioning.
• Review and validate engineering studies, technical specifications, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) requirements are fully integrated into all project activities.
• Coordinate closely with Production, Maintenance, Automation, Quality, HSE, R&D, Supply Chain, and global engineering teams.
• Manage project planning, budgeting, contractor performance, and project risk.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering standards, project execution, and industrial performance.

Candidate Profile

• Engineering degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience managing industrial engineering and capital investment projects.
• Previous leadership experience managing engineering or project teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of CAPEX project management throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Experience gained within the food, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, chemical, or process manufacturing industries is essential.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to HSE and operational excellence.
• Fluent in French and English .

What We Offer

• A strategic leadership role within a globally recognized industrial organization.
• The opportunity to lead major industrial transformation and investment projects.
• Exposure to an international, collaborative, and innovation-driven environment.
• Long-term career development within a growing global company.
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive employee benefits.