Engineering Project Manager

E3 Recruitment; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Pension matched up to 10%

Private healthcare

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager for a market-leading manufacturing group in the UK. You will lead multi-million-pound CAPEX projects from scope through commissioning and handover, coordinating civil, M&E, and utilities workstreams.

The role requires strong contractor management, detailed reporting, and compliance with CDM regulations. UK-based manufacturing environment experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering multi-million-pound engineering, manufacturing or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of civil, construction and M&E project delivery.

Responsibilities

• 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 up to 50 contractors on site.
• Reporting project progress, expenditure and milestones to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Contractor management

CDM Regulations

Facilities integration

Stakeholder reporting

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical / Electrical / Civil / Structural / Process / Chemical)

NEBOSH or PRINCE2 certification (advantage)

Tools

NEBOSH

PRINCE2

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Engineering Project Manager to join a market-leading, international PLC-listed manufacturing organisation.
The position will lead the delivery of multi-million-pound CAPEX projects, including new manufacturing facilities, civil and construction works, M&E, utilities, machinery installation, and production line commissioning.

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

• £72,000 basic salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Company pension matched up to 10%
• Private healthcare
• Permanent position with a market-leading manufacturing organisation
• Major ongoing investment across UK manufacturing operations
• Training, development and long-term career opportunities

The Role of Engineering Project Manager

As Engineering Project Manager, you will lead complex capital projects from initial scope and specification through to construction, installation, commissioning and handover.

Responsibilities of Engineering Project Manager will include:

• Leading multi-million-pound engineering and CAPEX projects
• Managing civil, construction and M&E work streams
• Managing installation and commissioning of new machinery and production lines
• Coordinating contractors, suppliers and engineering partners
• Managing up to 50 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

• We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with:
• Experience delivering multi-million-pound engineering, manufacturing or construction projects
• Strong knowledge of civil, construction and M&E project delivery
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, industrial or process environments
• Strong contractor and supplier management experience
• Good working knowledge of CDM Regulations
• Experience of machinery installation and commissioning
• Knowledge of Machinery Safety Directives, machinery safety standards and associated compliance would be a major advantage
• Engineering qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, Process or Chemical Engineering would be advantageous
• NEBOSH and/or PRINCE2 would also be advantageous

This role would suit an Engineering Project Manager, CAPEX Project Manager, Capital Projects Manager, Senior Project Engineer or Construction Project Manager with experience delivering complex projects within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

£72,000 + Company Car/Car Allowance + Pension Matched up to 10% + Private Healthcare