Engineering Project Manager

Zotefoams; Croydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Croydon is seeking an experienced engineering project leader to oversee complex engineering projects from concept to completion. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in engineering and project delivery in industrial settings and is skilled in project management methodologies. You will ensure compliance with safety standards and manage cross-functional teams to deliver on scope and budget, while fostering a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Supportive and innovative work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ engineering and project delivery experience.
• Proven leadership in project environments.
• Understanding of technical competence across M&E, plastics extrusion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering project delivery from concept to completion.
• Manage interfaces across disciplines and ensure compliance with standards.
• Control budget and schedule to meet financial targets.

Skills

Project management

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree or HND in engineering

Membership of APM or equivalent (desirable)

Job description

Zotefoams plc is a world leader in cellular material technology, headquartered in Croydon, UK, with additional manufacturing sites in Kentucky, USA and Brzeg, Poland, Oklahoma, USA (foam products manufacture and conversion)and Jiangsu Province, China (T-FIT).

We produce lightweight foams for various markets including sports and leisure, aviation, automotive and healthcare. Zotefoams also owns and licenses patented technology and sells advanced insulation systems

The Company is on a fast growth path, with strong revenue and profitability growth in recent years and ambitious growth plans for the near future.

About the Role

You will lead complex, cross-functional engineering projects from concept to completion, managing internal teams and external contractors to deliver safe, robust and on-time solutions that support site development and expansion. You will own delivery, governance and handover, ensuring projects meet technical, safety and operational requirements.

Role Responsibilities

• Take full ownership for delivery of engineering projects, ensuring equipment installations meet technical, safety and operational requirements.
• Plan and execute work to agreed timelines and budgets, reporting progress, risks and deviations.
• Oversee day-to-day engineering activities and resolve technical and project issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with standards, procedures and regulatory requirements, including CDM.
• Control budget and schedule, achieving milestones and financial targets.
• Manage interfaces across disciplines and administer change control.
• Lead or participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, risk assessments and safety assurance.
• Run stakeholder reviews with internal teams and external partners, maintaining alignment.
• Support commissioning and handover, closing out projects with documentation and lessons learned.
• Oversee commercial aspects: capital budgets, procurement, tenders, negotiations and invoices.
• Champion health, safety and environmental culture and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across the project portfolio and mentor engineers to develop capability.

What you’ll need

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in an engineering discipline, with experience in a project environment.
• Desirable: membership of APM or equivalent.

Knowledge

• Project management methodologies and techniques, practical OHSE and environmental legislation.
• Commercial awareness of cost impacts on decisions and proposals.
• Technical competence across M&E, plastics extrusion and injection moulding, pressure systems, automation and general engineering.

Experience

• 8+ years’ engineering and project delivery in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Proven leadership of project teams or initiatives, able to manage multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Track record of driving process improvements for efficiency, safety and equipment performance.

Skills

• Clear, confident communication to technical and non-technical audiences, strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to prioritise and manage a busy workload with multiple activities.
• Persuasive and influential, able to motivate others and deliver results through people.

What were looking for

• A delivery-focused project leader with sound engineering judgement and a safety-first mindset.
• Organised, commercially astute and comfortable navigating change and ambiguity.
• A collaborator who builds strong relationships with stakeholders and develops their team.

Why Join Us

At Zotefoams, we believe in fostering a supportive and innovative environment where everybody can thrive. By joining us, you will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Our Values

Courage - The courage to take bold action to ensure that we succeed in tackling our challenges and opportunities

Impact – Dedicated to making a significant and positive impact in everything we do

Respect - Cultivate a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and collaboration is encouraged

Zotefoams is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees