Project Manager

Seven Executive Limited; Bradford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Seven Executive Limited is seeking a Project Manager for engineered solutions and critical infrastructure in Leeds. The role offers £50,000 - £55,000 basic, plus Bonus and Package, and involves delivering projects from order receipt through final handover.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will coordinate internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure on-time delivery, within budget and to high quality standards. A driving license and national travel are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering engineered-to-order manufacturing, engineering, or industrial projects.
• Strong customer-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent commercial awareness with responsibility for project budgets and profitability.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of contract administration, change management, and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through the complete lifecycle from order to final acceptance.
• Develop and manage project programmes, milestones, and critical paths.
• Act as the primary customer contact throughout project execution.
• Coordinate design, procurement, manufacturing, installation, testing and handover.
• Chair project review meetings with customers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Carry out site visits to monitor progress and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Commercial awareness

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Manager | Engineered Solutions & Critical Infrastructure

Leeds

£50,000 - £55,000 Basic + Bonus + Package

About Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded UK engineering and manufacturing organisation, renowned for delivering bespoke, high-quality solutions to critical infrastructure sectors. With a strong reputation for innovation, technical excellence, and customer service, they continue to experience significant growth and are looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to join their team.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage complex engineered-to-order projects ranging in value from £10,000 to over £5 million, supporting the delivery of containerised solutions, acoustic enclosures, ventilation systems, and associated mechanical and electrical installations.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple projects from order receipt through to final handover. Acting as the primary customer contact, you will coordinate internal teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and installation partners to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This role will suit a commercially aware Project Manager with a strong engineering or manufacturing background who enjoys managing technically challenging projects and building strong customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Lead projects through the complete lifecycle from customer order to final acceptance.
• Develop and manage project programmes, milestones, critical paths, risks, and dependencies.
• Act as the primary customer contact throughout project execution.
• Coordinate design, procurement, manufacturing, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Chair project review meetings with customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct site surveys and review technical specifications to ensure project requirements are fully understood.
• Verify drawings and technical documentation prior to manufacture and installation.

Health, Safety & Site Management

• Prepare and manage site-specific Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety regulations and company procedures.
• Coordinate site installation teams and specialist subcontractors.
• Carry out site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues, and maintain quality standards.
• Secure customer sign-off and final project acceptance.

Commercial Management

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, profitability, and commercial performance.
• Monitor project costs, cash flow, valuations, and payment applications.
• Identify and manage project variations and change orders.
• Provide regular financial and project performance reports to senior leadership.
• Maximise profitability whilst maintaining customer satisfaction and delivery excellence.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, and acceptance activities.
• Ensure completion and handover of all project documentation, certification, commissioning records, and O&M manuals.
• Identify and manage non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Lead lessons learned reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

• Proven experience delivering engineered-to-order manufacturing, engineering, or industrial projects.
• Experience managing projects from design through manufacture, installation, and commissioning.
• Strong customer-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent commercial awareness with responsibility for project budgets and profitability.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of contract administration, change management, and project controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project or similar planning software.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally as required.