Engineering Project Manager in Cheltenham

Energy Jobline CVL; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy recruitment firm is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead complex projects in Cheltenham. The role requires a minimum of 5 years' experience in project management within engineering or manufacturing. Responsibilities include managing project budgets, schedules, and overseeing fabrication teams. Attractive benefits include a contributory pension scheme and private health insurance.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Private health insurance

21 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Cycle-to-work scheme

Ongoing career development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management or planning within engineering or manufacturing.
• Proven ability to deliver multiple bespoke projects from concept to completion.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience in budgeting, cost control, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex automation and machinery projects from concept to completion.
• Manage project budgets, KPIs, and schedules to ensure on-time, profitable delivery.
• Oversee fabrication, build, and commissioning teams to optimise workflow and output.

Skills

Project management

ERP systems

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Project

SAP

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Role Details

• Role: Engineering Project Manager
• Type: Permanent
• Pay: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
• Hours: Monday–Thursday 08:00–17:00, Friday 08:00–14:00
• Location: Cheltenham

Job Description

• Lead multiple complex automation and machinery projects from concept to completion.
• Manage project budgets, KPIs, and schedules to ensure on-time, profitable delivery.
• Oversee fabrication, build, and commissioning teams to optimise workflow and output.
• Drive quality standards, continuous improvement, and readiness for FAT.
• Maintain accurate reporting and project data using ERP and project management systems.

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management or planning within engineering or manufacturing.
• Proven ability to deliver multiple bespoke projects from concept to completion.
• Skilled in project management and ERP systems such as Microsoft Project or SAP.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience in budgeting, cost control, and stakeholder management.
• Proactive, organised, and calm under pressure with a hands‑on, solutions‑focused mindset.

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme (after probation).
• Private health insurance for you and your family.
• 21 days annual leave plus statutory holidays (increasing with service).
• Cycle-to-work scheme, long-service awards, and ongoing career development.
• Supportive and growing engineering environment with genuine progression opportunities.

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