Interim Project Manager

Sulzer; Churwell; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking with EV charging

Onsite gym

Canteen and vending

Prayer room

Sports & social club

Job summary

Sulzer Leeds Service Centre is seeking an experienced Project Manager on a 3-month contract to deliver complex service and overhaul projects. You will act as the main customer contact, coordinating engineering, operations, procurement and field service teams to ensure safe, on-time and within-budget delivery.

You'll drive progress, manage risks, and pursue commercial opportunities, building long-term partnerships with key accounts while maintaining a strong focus on quality and safety at client

Qualifications

• Proven Project Management experience within engineering, manufacturing, maintenance or industrial services.
• Experience managing customer-facing projects with commercial accountability.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and risk management.
• Knowledge of rotating equipment, pumps, motors or related industrial systems would be advantageous.
• A recognised Project Management qualification (APM, PRINCE2) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing project delivery from initiation to close-out.
• Acting as the main customer contact for key accounts.
• Coordinating internal teams across engineering, operations, procurement and field service.
• Monitoring project schedules, budgets, risks and resource requirements.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably and in line with customer expectations.
• Providing regular progress updates to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Identifying and managing commercial opportunities and project variations.
• Supporting outage planning and execution for critical customer sites.
• Building strong relationships that secure repeat business and long-term partnerships.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Planning

Risk management

Education

APM / PRINCE2

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.About the roleAt Sulzer, we are a global leader in fluid engineering and rotating equipment services. Our Leeds Service Centre is one of the UK's key operational hubs, providing the repair, refurbishment, maintenance and performance enhancement of pumps, motors and other rotating equipment for customers across the power generation, water, oil & gas, chemical and industrial sectors. The centre supports both workshop-based and field service activities, helping customers maximise reliability, reduce downtime and improve asset performance.As we enter the peak outage season, where maintaining consistent customer support and engagement is critical, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager for an initial 3-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension .In this role, you will play a key part in delivering complex service and overhaul projects, ensuring customer commitments are executed safely, on time, and within budget.The RoleManaging project delivery from initiation to close-out.Acting as the main customer contact for key accountsCoordinating internal teams across engineering, operations, procurement and field service.Monitoring project schedules, budgets, risks and resource requirements.Ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably and in line with customer expectations.Providing regular progress updates to customers and internal stakeholders.Identifying and managing commercial opportunities and project variations.Supporting outage planning and execution for critical customer sites.Building strong relationships that secure repeat business and long-term partnerships.About YouProven Project Management experience within engineering, manufacturing, maintenance or industrial services.Experience managing customer-facing projects with commercial accountability.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.Excellent planning and organisational abilities.A proactive approach to problem solving and risk management.Knowledge of rotating equipment, pumps, motors or related industrial systems would be advantageous.A recognised Project Management qualification (APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent) is desirable.What we offer youContract & Engagement OptionsWe are open to considering candidates on either a PAYE fixed-term contract basis or through a Limited Company contractor arrangement. Please note that following a CEST assessment, this role has been determined to fall inside IR35 , and any contractor engagement would therefore be managed accordingly.Working PatternThis role is primarily site-based in Leeds, reflecting its close connection to our operations, customers, and team collaboration. However, we recognise the value of flexibility and can support occasional home working where appropriate.FacilitiesWe've recently invested significantly in modernising our Leeds facility, creating a brighter, more efficient, and technologically advanced working environment designed to support both high-quality delivery and a positive employee experience.As part of our team, you'll benefit from:Free, secure onsite parking with EV charging facilitiesMulti-faith prayer roomNewly refurbished and modernised working areasActive Sports & Social Club with regular events and prize draws24/7 onsite gymSubsidised vending machinesSubsidised canteen serving a variety of hot and cold food optionsSulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.