Engineering Project Leader

MARCH; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent, full-time position

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

MARCH is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex engineering projects across diverse industries. You will own projects from planning through to completion, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and adherence to budget and quality standards.

You will collaborate with Project Engineers and stakeholders, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and drive performance while maintaining strong client relationships throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).
• PM qualification or demonstrable project delivery experience.
• IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS or equivalent health and safety accreditation.
• CCNSG and/or ECS Card. First Aid qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from planning and mobilisation to successful completion.
• Define scope, objectives, delivery schedules, and resource requirements.
• Develop, manage, and monitor project plans, programmes, and budgets.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Budget management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

HSEQ awareness

Customer relationship

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)

Project Management qualification

IOSH Managing Safely / SMSTS

CCNSG / ECS Card

First Aid qualification (desirable)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

MARCH is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex engineering projects across diverse industries. You will own projects from planning through to completion, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and adherence to budget and quality standards.

You will collaborate with Project Engineers and stakeholders, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and drive performance while maintaining strong client relationships throughout the lifecycle.