Project Leader

Latitude Recruitment; Winchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Project Leader in Winchester to manage engineering projects from concept to completion. The role involves leading teams, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining project budgets. Candidates should have experience in engineering project management and a degree in Mechanical Engineering. This position offers a structured working schedule, making it ideal for proactive leaders wanting to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing manufacturing or engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes.
• PRINCE2/APM PMQ certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing projects from initial concept through delivery.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans.
• Prepare and manage project budgets.
• Liaise with Design, Production, and Sales teams.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing processes

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of ERP systems

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSc/BEng or equivalent)

Job description

Our engineering clients based close to Winchester have an exciting opportunity for a Project Leader to join their growing team.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Engineer to lead and manage Engineering projects from concept through to completion. This role requires strong project ownership, technical acumen, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead manufacturing projects from initial concept through design, development, tooling, production, and delivery phases.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including milestones, budgets, in line with resource allocation plan.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, track costs throughout the project lifecycle, and ensure financial targets are met.
• Compile costings using standard Excel‑based models and update them as the project evolves.
• Work to tight, customer‑driven deadlines using APQP‑based systems and internal stage‑gate processes.
• Ensure timely completion of all engineering deliverables and production readiness.
• Ensure all project activities comply with relevant safety standards and internal quality procedures.
• Support risk assessments, FMEA reviews, and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Liaise with Design, Production, Purchasing, Quality, and Sales teams to ensure alignment and smooth project execution.
• Work directly with suppliers to develop tooling and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure all documentation complies with document control procedures.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance product quality, reduce costs, and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Provide engineering support to Product Management and Sales teams, including participation in customer meetings and technical reviews.

Required Skills & experience:

• Proven experience in managing manufacturing or engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
• Knowledge of ERP systems.
• PRINCE2/APM PMQ - desirable.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSc/BEng or equivalent).

Working hours:
Monday - Thursday 07:30am - 4:45pm
Friday - 07:30am - 12midday