Engineering Project Manager

Celnor Group; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% matched pension contribution.

Private healthcare

9 day fortnight option

Job summary

Scaled Solutions Ltd, part of Celnor Group, is hiring an Engineering Project Manager in Livingston to lead a team delivering bespoke laboratory equipment and services. You will manage engineering staff across workshop and lab environments, ensure HSE standards, documentation and strong customer relationships, and support global customers with innovative instruments.

Based at our Livingston facility, you will drive project delivery, budgeting and quality while collaborating with engineers and

Qualifications

• Essential engineering, technical or scientific expertise.
• Proven track record in project management.
• Experience leading and managing teams.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn bespoke laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a team of engineers producing custom-made laboratory test equipment.
• Oversee routine servicing, calibration and repair of existing equipment.
• Plan and timetable resources, equipment and consumables for projects and maintenance activity.
• Manage projects day to day to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Prepare proposals, quotations and technical reports in collaboration with engineers.
• Oversee the design, creation and documentation of test apparatus and manuals.
• Act as a key point of contact for customer communication and technical sales.
• Manage facilities requirements, liaising with contractors and supporting laboratory operations.
• Monitor HSE compliance across workshop and laboratory environments.
• Produce financial reporting for engineering projects and departmental performance.

Skills

Engineering expertise

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Understanding laboratory equipment

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Swagelok fittings

Parker fittings

Job description

Engineering Project Manager

Department: Laboratory

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Livingston

Compensation: £47,000 - £51,000 / year

Description

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll take ownership of project delivery, team management, customer collaboration and operational excellence, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

About the role

Based at our main facility in Livingston, you’ll manage engineering staff working across workshop and laboratory environments. You’ll play a key role in ensuring high HSE standards, robust documentation and strong customer relationships, while supporting the continued development of innovative laboratory equipment used both in-house and by customers worldwide.

About Scaled Solutions Ltd

Scaled Solutions Ltd is part of Celnor Group and is an independent laboratory testing and consultancy business serving the oil, gas and decarbonisation sectors. Alongside production chemistry services, we design and manufacture specialist laboratory instruments and test equipment used both internally and in laboratories across the world.

What you will be doing

• Lead, manage and develop a team of engineers producing custom-made laboratory test equipment
• Oversee all routine servicing, calibration and repair of existing equipment, ensuring efficient allocation of work
• Plan and timetable resources, equipment and consumables for projects and maintenance activity
• Manage projects day to day to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
• Prepare proposals, quotations and technical reports in collaboration with engineers
• Oversee the design, creation and documentation of test apparatus and associated manuals
• Act as a key point of contact for customer communication and technical sales
• Manage facilities requirements, liaising with contractors and supporting laboratory operations
• Monitor HSE compliance across workshop and laboratory environments
• Produce financial reporting for engineering projects and departmental performance

What you'll bring

Essential

• Engineering, technical or scientific expertise
• A proven track record in project management
• Experience leading and managing teams
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Willingness to learn and develop a deep understanding of bespoke laboratory equipment

Desirable

• Engineering qualification and/or hands-on engineering background
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Practical knowledge of electrical and electronic systems
• Experience with data acquisition systems
• Understanding of good laboratory and engineering practices and relevant safety regulations
• Experience with mechanical/electrical assembly, maintenance and repair
• Familiarity with Swagelok, Parker or similar tube fittings, pneumatic or hydraulic systems, and workshop machining

Why join us

• Be part of a growing, specialist engineering and laboratory business
• Work on bespoke, technically interesting projects
• Join a collaborative team within a supportive group environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact on engineering delivery and customer outcomes

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 5% matched pension contribution.
• Private healthcare
• The ability to work a 9 day fortnight

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Important information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.