Engineering Project Manager

Lord Search & Selection; Halesowen; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Halesowen is seeking a high-impact Engineering Project Manager to oversee global capital projects within regulated industries. The role includes full ownership of project lifecycles from contract award to commissioning, with responsibilities in budget management, client relations, and cross-functional team coordination. A competitive salary up to £50,000 plus hybrid working and global travel opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary of up to 50k + Package

Hybrid working model

Global travel opportunities

Career progression in a growing business

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing capital projects in regulated industries.
• Strong commercial and budget management skills.
• Confident in client-facing roles and leading multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycles including design, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Manage global projects across regulated sectors such as oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and nuclear.
• Serve as the primary customer contact, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to specification.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Client Management

Team Leadership

Engineering Principles

Education

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or similar)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

Engineering Project Manager
Location: Halesowen
Salary: Up to 50k plus package + hybrid working
Global travel required (Europe & North America)

Are you ready to lead complex engineering projects across the globe?

Join a fast-growing Capital Process and Machinery Engineering Consultancy at the forefront of innovation. With a strong project pipeline extending into 2027 and beyond, we are seeking a high-impact Engineering Project Manager to oversee the design and delivery of advanced systems for regulated industries.

Engineering Project Manager Role Overview
Reporting to the Head of Project Management, you will take full ownership of capital projects from contract award through to commissioning. You will act as the key liaison between clients and internal teams, managing budgets, subcontractors, and multi-disciplinary teams across multiple high-value projects ranging from five hundred thousand to forty million pounds.

Key Responsibilities of Engineering Project Manager

• Lead full project lifecycles including design, procurement, installation, and commissioning
• Manage global projects across regulated sectors such as oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and nuclear
• Serve as the primary customer contact, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to specification
• Oversee subcontractor activities and procurement processes
• Drive financial performance and reporting
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, and automation disciplines

Candidate Profile

• Degree or HNC or HND in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or similar)
• Proven experience managing capital projects in regulated industries
• Strong commercial and budget management skills
• Confident in client-facing roles and leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Proficient with project tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera and able to read CAD drawings
• Solid understanding of engineering principles including:
• Structural steel fabrication, welding, inspection, and testing
• Machinery safety standards and directives
• ATEX zone and equipment selection
• Combustion and gas systems
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Piped water, hydrogen, and gas systems
• Fans and electrical panel build
• PLC automation systems

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of up to 50k + Package
• Hybrid working model
• Global travel opportunities (including Europe & North America)
• Career progression in a growing and future-focused business

Location

This role is based in Halesowen and is commutable from Birmingham, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Kidderminster, Stourbridge, Halesowen & surrounding areas.

To find out more about Progressive please visit (url removed)

Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales