Project Manager - Engineering & Product Development
Location: Ulverston, Cumbria - office-based initially, with potential for hybrid working
Start date: December 2026 / January 2027
Contract: 6-month initial contract, with extensions expected
Duration: 1-2 years
Rate: £500-£550 per day Inside IR35
Keywords: Project Management, Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing, Subsea, Offshore, Components Engineering, Project Controls, SAP, Procurement
Turner Lovell are recruiting a Project Manager to join a globally recognised energy technology business, supporting the development and delivery of specialist subsea connector technology within its Components Engineering team in Ulverston.
The client is looking for an experienced Project Manager with an engineering or manufacturing background to take ownership of multiple product development projects, managing delivery from initial requirements through to final handover. You will work closely with Engineers, Principal Engineers, Test Technicians, Procurement and external customers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
Experience managing multiple smaller-to-medium-sized engineering projects is essential. This is not a major infrastructure project role; the successful candidate will typically manage 3-6 projects per year, with a combined portfolio value of approximately £1m.
Key duties:
Lead and manage multiple engineering and product development projects from inception through to completion and handover.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, testing, manufacturing and procurement.
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans and cost estimates.
Monitor project performance, ensuring delivery against agreed timescales, budgets, quality standards and scope.
Identify and mitigate technical, commercial and project delivery risks.
Manage project variations, change orders and contractual requirements.
Liaise with customers and suppliers, acting as the main point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
Support bid proposals, customer meetings and project presentations.
Manage project financial reporting, cost control and commercial performance.
Drive continuous improvement across project management and product development processes.
Requirements:
Proven Project Management experience within an engineering, manufacturing or technical environmen...
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