At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-value engineering projects from design to installation, ensuring successful delivery.
- Company: Dynamic company offering hybrid working and a diverse project portfolio.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, flexible holidays, and clear career progression.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Make an impact on exciting international projects while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing engineering projects and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
As a Senior Project Manager, you will take ownership of high‑value capital projects (ranging from £250k to multi‑million pounds), delivering them from initial design phases through to installation and commissioning. You will play a critical role within the Project Management Office, leading cross‑functional teams and ensuring successful delivery against key commercial, technical, and timeline targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead full lifecycle project delivery through structured stage‑gate processes
- Define and manage project scope with both internal teams and external clients
- Develop and maintain risk registers, mitigation strategies, and contingency plans
- Oversee budgets, forecasts, and cost control, including change and variation management
- Coordinate engineering teams, contractors, and suppliers to meet project deliverables
- Manage stakeholder communication, providing clear updates on progress and performance
- Negotiate contracts and manage commercial relationships with vendors and partners
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards
- Build and structure effective project teams within a matrix organisation
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience managing engineering or process‑based projects end‑to‑end
- Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, variations, and contracts
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams across complex project environments
- Strong organisational, planning, and risk management capabilities
What's On Offer
- Salary: £60,000 - £65,000
- £455/month car allowance
- Hybrid working: (post‑probation)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + flexible holiday scheme
- Pension scheme
- Clear progression path (Senior PM → Lead PM)
- Opportunity to work on diverse, technically challenging international projects
Equal Opportunities
ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
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Senior Project Manager – Engineering Projects (Hybrid) employer: ATA Recruitment
Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions as a Senior Project Manager will directly impact high-value engineering projects. With a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a clear progression path, you will have the opportunity to grow your career while working on diverse and technically challenging international projects in the beautiful Derbyshire region.
