Engineering Project Manager

Matter.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 37,310 - 53,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Annual Leave – 26 days + public holidays

Enhanced family leave

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bristol is seeking a Project Manager for a 12-month contract. The position involves coordinating with stakeholders for project delivery, developing project plans, and managing risks. Candidates should have experience in project engineering or management within manufacturing. The role offers a hybrid work model, flexible hours, and comprehensive benefits, including enhanced family leave and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Strong project engineering and production management experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Experience in project management with some exposure to production environments.
• Proven experience working on projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Develop and maintain project plans, track progress, and ensure timely delivery.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of components.

Skills

Project engineering

Production management

Leadership

Excellent communication skills

Ability to deliver at pace

Job description

Project Manager - Engineering (12-month FTC)

Location: Central Bristol / Hybrid

Salary: £37,310 - £53,300 (dependent on experience)

This role is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract with the opportunity to grow within the team. Other permanent opportunities may arise as the company expands.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery
• Develop and maintain project plans, track progress, and ensure timely delivery of projects
• Liaise with suppliers and external partners to ensure timely delivery of components and materials to the manufacturing site
• Anticipate risks and act proactively to mitigate, address, or escape them
• Report project metrics to key stakeholders and provide high‑level visibility

About You

We understand that the value of people is much more than what’s written on their CV. On your career journey as a technically focused project manager or engineer, you will have developed a unique blend of skills and experience that might not fully match our specific list of requirements. Don’t let that deter you from applying!

• Strong project engineering & production management experience within a manufacturing/engineering environment; OR
• Experience in project management, with some of it in a technical role or exposure to production environments (e.g., operations management, manufacturing, tooling, operations, or assembly design)
• The ability to work across multi‑discipline projects
• Leadership and the ability to drive delivery and motivate the team to deliver project requirements
• Proven experience working on projects in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to deliver at pace and complete projects within a set duration and budget

Benefits

• Flexible working environment, core hours 09:30‑16:00 with hybrid work available, based at central Bristol HQ
• Annual Leave – 26 days + public holidays + entitlement increases to 32 days pa (1 day per year to 32 days)
• One extra day of leave for your birthday
• Ability to swap up to 3 Bank Holidays for days of cultural or religious significance
• Enhanced family leave (maternity & paternity) – 13 weeks full pay (maternity) or 4 weeks full pay (paternity) for those who have worked continuously for 26 weeks by the end of the qualifying week
• Sick Pay – full pay for 10 days short‑term sickness; for long‑term sickness consecutive periods longer than a week up to 13 weeks
• Pension scheme (Aviva) – salary sacrifice 5% employer contribution
• Private Medical Insurance (BUPA) – you and your family (Level 1 cover)
• Medical Cash Plan (SimplyHealth) – you and your family (Level 1 cover)
• Critical Illness Cover (Zurich) – after 13 weeks of illness 75% of wages up to 5 years
• Dental Plan (BUPA) – you and your family (Level 1 cover)
• Life Assurance (Zurich) – one‑off payment of 2 times your annual salary to next of kin
• Virtual GP
• Employee Assistance Programme
• EMI – eligibility for 200 share options on your first work anniversary
• Onsite kitchen, dining, breakout areas & healthy snacks
• Monthly lunch clubs, regular team events and parties
• On‑site parking for bicycles and cars
• Cycle to work scheme, ethical discounts through Lumina
• Training & Development support – 5% of contractual hours used for self‑development
• Professional membership – one per year where relevant to role

What to Expect

After acknowledging your application, we will update you on the next stage of your hiring journey within 48 hrs.

We believe that representation is crucial, and we are committed to creating a more inclusive organisation. We encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates, as we are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has a voice.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Project Management

Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and Machinery Manufacturing

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