Lead Project Manager, Heavy Fabrication & Engineering

HTA Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HTA Group in Blackburn is seeking a driven engineering professional to manage complex fabrication and heavy engineering projects from enquiry through to delivery. You will coordinate production, manage customer relationships, ensure technical compliance and deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

The role requires reading and interpreting engineering drawings, coordinating schedules, and maintaining quality across ASME, BS EN, ISO 9001 and welding standards, with responsibilities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Project Management or Engineering within: Steel fabrication, Heavy engineering, Coded welding environments.
• Strong technical understanding of fabrication and welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Desirable: Experience within Rail, Nuclear, Defence, Marine, Aerospace, or Oil & Gas sectors.
• Excellent knowledge of all welding techniques.
• CAD qualifications and experience are preferable but not essential for this role, training will be provided where necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage fabrication and heavy engineering projects from start to completion
• Liaise directly with customers, suppliers, and internal departments
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Coordinate production schedules and monitor project progress
• Ensure compliance with ASME, BS EN, ISO 9001 and welding standards
• Manage budgets, quotations, variations, and project documentation
• Attend customer meetings and site visits where required
• Ensure high standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction

Skills

Project management

Reading technical drawings

Communication skills

Organisation

Multi-project management

Commercial awareness

Tools

CAD

Job description

HTA Group in Blackburn is seeking a driven engineering professional to manage complex fabrication and heavy engineering projects from enquiry through to delivery. You will coordinate production, manage customer relationships, ensure technical compliance and deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

The role requires reading and interpreting engineering drawings, coordinating schedules, and maintaining quality across ASME, BS EN, ISO 9001 and welding standards, with responsibilities