Engineering Project Manager

E3 Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Bonus up to 18%

Private healthcare

Pension up to 10% (6% employee)

Permanent position with a market‑lead​

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager for a market-leading PLC manufacturing group in the UK. You will lead multi-million-pound CAPEX projects from scope to handover, coordinating across multiple sites to install and commission new machinery and production lines.

The role requires proven experience managing large engineering projects (£1m+), a strong focus on safety and CDM compliance, and the ability to report progress and milestones to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large CAPEX projects (£1m+) in an industrial environment.
• Proven ability to manage installation and commissioning of machinery and production lines.
• Strong contractor and supplier management with on-site oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-million-pound engineering and CAPEX projects.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of new machinery and lines.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and engineering partners.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, resources and risks.
• Ensure CDM compliance and site safety requirements.
• Develop technical specifications and manage equipment suppliers.
• Report progress, expenditure and milestones to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder reporting

Contractor management

CDM Regulations knowledge

Safety compliance

NEBOSH/CDM qualification

Education

Degree or HNC/Degree

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Engineering Project Manager to join a market-leading, internationally listed PLC manufacturing organisation.

The position has a basic salary of up to £70,000 (dependent on experience) and will lead the delivery of multi-million-pound CAPEX projects for machinery installation and production line commissioning.

As Engineering Project Manager, you will lead complex capital projects from initial scope and specification, through to installation, commissioning and handover, working with the management of a range of sites across the business to safely and successfully complete projects and maximise the benefit to the business of the investments.

What’s in it for you as Engineering Project Manager?

• Up to £70,000 basic salary dependent on experience
• Company car or car allowance
• Annual performance-related bonus of up to 18%
• Private healthcare
• Company pension up to 10% if you contribute 6%
• Permanent position with a market-leading manufacturing organisation
• Major ongoing investment across UK manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities of Engineering Project Manager

• Leading multi-million-pound engineering and CAPEX projects
• Managing installation and commissioning of new machinery and production lines
• Coordinating contractors, suppliers and engineering partners
• Managing contractors on site
• Managing project programmes, budgets, resources and risks
• Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and site safety requirements
• Developing technical specifications and managing equipment suppliers
• Reporting project progress, expenditure and key milestones to senior stakeholders.

About You as Engineering Project Manager:

• Previous experience of large projects (£1m+) within an industrial environment, preferably within FMCG, Automotive or Heavy industry
• Experience of machinery installation and commissioning
• Demonstrable strong drive to meet targets and move projects forwards in challenging circumstances
• Experienced in preparing and implementing project plans across business segments
• Ability to produce executive reports to demonstrate project progress and advise on pinch points
• Strong contractor and supplier management experience
• Good working knowledge of CDM Regulations
• Degree/Equivalent in relevant discipline or Apprentice trained with an HNC/Degree qualification/Time served
• NEBOSH or alternative qualification or experience of CDM regulations