Leeds Site Project Manager (Contract) – Industrial

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

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.