Engineering Project Manager

Gibson Search; Crawley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Project Manager for up to 6 months in Crawley, UK. The successful candidate will oversee the delivery of forklift truck and diesel engine conversion projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards and on-time delivery. Applicants should have proven project management experience in manufacturing or engineering, strong problem-solving abilities, and a focus on team leadership. This role offers a dynamic environment with significant responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Able to identify problems before they arise and implement solutions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Liaise and direct teams to meet project milestones.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Ensure conversions meet regulatory requirements.
• Act as main contact for stakeholders.
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Engineering experience

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an Interim Project Manager for up to 6 months, with Engineering or manufacturing experience to oversee, co-ordinate, lead and manage the successful delivery of forklift truck and diesel engine conversion projects, to be used in hazardous environments, ensuring compliance with ATEX/IECEx standards, on-time delivery, and alignment with Pyrobans safety and quality standards.

You will be someone who drives projects through, is able to see problems before they arise, trouble shoot, put plans in place, with a track record of strong PM work within a similar industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with, and direct engineering, production, procurement, and quality teams to ensure project milestones are met.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Ensure all conversions meet regulatory and customer-specific requirements for hazardous environments.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external clients regarding project status and technical queries.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the conversion process.

Requirements

• Proven experience in project management within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Tech...