Interim Project Manager

Gofractional; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking with EV charging

Prayer room

Modernised working areas

Sports & Social Club

24/7 onsite gym

Canteen with hot & cold options

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a 3-month contract at our Leeds Service Centre. You will lead complex service and overhaul projects, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and budget adherence.

The role is site-based with some flexibility for home working where appropriate. We welcome candidates with proven engineering project delivery skills, strong stakeholder management and a proactive risk mindset.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in engineering, manufacturing, maintenance or industrial services.
• Experience delivering customer-facing projects with commercial accountability.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities.
• Proactive problem solving and risk management approach.
• Knowledge of rotating equipment, pumps or motors is advantageous.
• PM qualification (APM/PRINCE2 or equivalent) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery from initiation to close-out.
• Act as main customer contact for key accounts.
• Coordinate internal teams across engineering, operations, procurement and field service.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, risks and resource requirements.
• Ensure project delivery is safe, profitable and aligned with customer expectations.
• Provide regular progress updates to customers and stakeholders.
• Identify and manage commercial opportunities and project variations.
• Support outage planning and execution for critical sites.
• Build relationships to secure repeat business and long-term partnerships.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing projects

Stakeholder management

Planning & organisation

Risk management

Rotating equipment knowledge

PM qualification

Education

APM/PRINCE2 certification

Job description

About the role

At 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 Role

• 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.

About You

• 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 or equivalent) is desirable.

What we offer you

Contract & Engagement Options

We 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 Pattern

This 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.

Facilities

We'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 facilities
• Multi-faith prayer room
• Newly refurbished and modernised working areas
• Active Sports & Social Club with regular events and prize draws
• 24/7 onsite gym
• Subsidised vending machinesSubsidised canteen serving a variety of hot and cold food options