Engineering Project Manager

Cortech Talent Solutions Ltd; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Day off on your birthday

8 weeks paid sick leave

Use of a company vehicle when needed

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and completion of client projects. You will lead multiple projects, ensuring that they are completed on time and within budget while managing client relationships and project documentation. This role requires strong communication skills and experience in project management methodologies. Up to £60,000 annually with benefits including 25 days leave plus bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in engineering/asset project management, ideally in a client-facing role.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, or PMP).
• Experience in related industries such as waste, engineering or construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery planning, from initial planning to final handover.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring cost control and accurate forecasting.

Skills

Fluent English speaker

Project management expertise

Construction and engineering vocabulary

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Ability to manage multiple project plans

Proficiency in project management tools

Supplier management

Financial reporting

Education

Formal Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2, PMP, or AgilePM

Job description

Engineering Project Manager

Location: Trowbridge

Onsite: A min of 3x days per week unless otherwise required

Travel: required on project sites 2-4 days per month with some travel away from home / overnight during intense install phases

Job Purpose:

The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring the successful planning, execution, and completion of client projects.

This role involves:

• Project and resource planning – Setting the achievable plan that optimises customer outcome with cost and risk
• Activity management – Ensuring that 3rd party sub‑contractors and suppliers are delivering to the plan
• Management and reporting of project budgets, risk and progress
• Maintaining strong communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Working with our suppliers and the supply chain to constantly improve quality, cost and deliver (QCD)

Typical project value is <£1m (total client project value) of which 40‑70% will be within scope of delivery a Project Manager would be expected to manage and control 10‑25 straightforward, low complexity, projects per year.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Lead end‑to‑end project delivery planning, from initial planning to final handover.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring cost control and accurate forecasting.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain project progress.
• Monitor project performance, ensuring objectives are met within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Identify opportunities to improve client experience and project delivery processes.
• Contribute to the development of best practices for project management.

Client Engagement:

• Support the Operations Director ensuring that timely and accurate information is available for client sites
• Establish strong relationships with the commercial team and our clients to understand their needs, objectives, and expectations.
• Provide regular project updates and ensure any issues are communicated promptly.
• Manage client feedback and ensure concerns are addressed effectively.
• Coordinate the activity of the cross‑functional delivery team to deliver project milestones.
• Assign tasks, track progress, and ensure accountability across project teams.
• Support team development by providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including risk registers, action logs, and progress reports.
• Prepare detailed status reports for internal and client review.
• Ensure all project documentation is completed, approved, and stored correctly.

Skills & Experience Required

• Fluent English speaker proficient in project management, construction and engineering vocabulary
• Proven experience in engineering / asset project management, ideally in a client‑facing role.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, or PMP).
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple specific project plans as well as the overlapping “master project plan” simultaneously.
• Proficiency in project management tools
• Project procurement (including contracts) and supplier management
• Project budget management and financial reporting.

Desirable Qualifications

• Formal Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2, PMP, or AgilePM.
• Experience in related industries such as waste, engineering or construction

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment.
• A proactive approach with a focus on delivering results

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Day off on your birthday
• 8 weeks paid sick leave
• Salary – up to £60,000
• Office hours are 9‑5 – hybrid working when not traveling
• Use of a company vehicle when needed

To Apply

Contact or apply through Cortech Talent Solutions Ltd.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering, Project Management, and Product Management

Industries

Services for Renewable Energy, Biotechnology Research, and Air, Water, and Waste Program Management