Project Manager in Chesterfield

Location: Barlborough, England, United Kingdom, S43 4XA

At Howden, we are passionate about enabling our customers to achieve sustainable solutions through innovative engineering. As Project Manager for Cryogenic Systems, you will lead the delivery of cryogenic truck repair and overhaul projects across the UK. This is a highly technical and customer‑facing role, where you will oversee complex mechanical systems including braking, axles, suspension, and cryogenic components, often working with third‑party vendors to ensure projects are executed to the highest standards. This role requires close collaboration with internal teams such as engineering, quality assurance, production, and finance, as well as external suppliers and customers. You will be responsible for managing budgets, cash flows, and project margins, while providing regular updates to both management and clients. We are looking for a proactive and technically skilled project manager who thrives in dynamic environments, balancing operational detail with strategic oversight. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Howden’s reputation for engineering excellence and customer success.

What you will do:

• Lead cryogenic truck repair and overhaul projects nationally, coordinating third‑party vendors and internal teams.
• Act as the single point of contact for clients, managing relationships and ensuring satisfaction.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle from sales handover to delivery, including procurement, scheduling, and invoicing.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Manage project cash flows, budgets, and margins, providing regular performance reports.
• Coordinate troubleshooting, repair, and testing of cryogenic systems, including piping, valves, insulation, and vacuum components.
• Organise welding, fabrication, and calibration tasks with workshop teams.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, parts, and maintenance schedules for full traceability.

What do you bring?

An ideal candidate would likely have the following profile:

• HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• PMP/APMP qualification or equivalent project management experience.
• Proven experience with trailers, ideally cryogenic or specialised systems.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience using D365 ERP systems.
• Excellent project management skills, including scheduling, resource allocation, and financial control.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Problem‑solving mindset with the ability to think laterally and implement corrective actions.
• Familiarity with vacuum systems and cryogenic equipment is a strong advantage.
• Commitment to customer service, engineering quality, and continuous improvement.

This is a permanent role based in our new facility in Barlborough, near Sheffield. Our benefits include:

• Generous holiday entitlement package totalling 33 days annual leave.
• Howden Pension Plan with a maximum employer contribution of 7%.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay.
• Free onsite parking.
• Group Income Protection plan.
• Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing.
• Dedicated Help@Hand Service – free counselling, physiotherapy, financial support, medical second opinion, remote GP, personal training, nutrition consultations etc.
• Opportunity to be involved in our ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering.

Chart is an equal opportunity employer. The Company intention in respect of recruitment, selection and promotion is to appoint the most suitable candidate for each job regardless of that person’s race, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability.