At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex technical projects from start to finish and ensure successful delivery.
- Company: Join a growing specialist engineering and manufacturing organisation with ambitious goals.
- Benefits: Enjoy autonomy, responsibility, and the chance to influence project management processes.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and collaboration with experienced teams.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by delivering innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Proven project management experience and strong stakeholder management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 85000 £ per year.
Take ownership of complex technical projects from concept to delivery. We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project Manager to join a growing specialist engineering and manufacturing organisation. This is an excellent opportunity to take full ownership of high-value programmes, working across multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
This role is ideal for a Project Manager who enjoys being hands-on, thrives on accountability, and is confident working independently while managing complex customer and stakeholder relationships.
The Role
As the lead Project Manager on assigned programmes, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of projects from initiation through to completion. You will work closely with customers, engineering teams, manufacturing, suppliers, and senior stakeholders to ensure projects achieve their objectives while maintaining strong commercial and operational control.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain project schedules and delivery plans.
- Monitor project performance against budgets, milestones, and timelines.
- Manage customer relationships and stakeholder expectations.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
- Coordinate internal teams and external suppliers to ensure successful project delivery.
- Prepare and present project progress reports to senior management.
- Drive continuous improvement and contribute to the development of project management best practice.
- Support business growth through customer engagement and project opportunities.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience managing projects from initiation through to delivery.
- Strong stakeholder and customer management skills.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of project outcomes.
- Hands-on approach with a proactive and solution-focused mindset.
- Experience within engineering, manufacturing, technical, or other highly regulated environments.
- Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills.
- Experience managing project budgets, reporting, and risk.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Project.
- Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel when required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance as a condition of employment.
Desirable
- Project Management qualification such as APMP or PRINCE2.
- Technical or engineering background.
- Experience working within complex programme or product delivery environments.
- Knowledge of quality management or risk management processes.
Why Join Us?
- Take ownership of high-profile technical projects.
- Join a growing and ambitious organisation.
- Enjoy genuine autonomy and responsibility.
- Influence and help shape project management processes.
- Work closely with experienced technical and operational teams.
- Play a key role in delivering innovative solutions for customers.
If you're an experienced Project Manager looking for a role where you can make a real impact, take ownership of projects, and work in a fast-paced technical environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Take ownership. Drive delivery. Make an impact.
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