Project Manager

SYNTEGON; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging technology firm in Bristol seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead engineering and manufacturing projects. You will oversee projects valued at up to £1 million, ensuring timely delivery and high quality. Successful candidates will have formal project management qualifications, strong leadership skills, and a passion for solving complex challenges. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including 25 days’ holiday and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary with regular reviews

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme with Aviva

Life assurance of 7 × annual salary

Simply Health medical cashback plan

Income protection after 2 years’ service

Cycle to Work and Tech schemes

Wellbeing support through Everymind at Work

Friendly social culture with career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ practical experience in engineering project management.
• Proven leadership and negotiation abilities.
• Detail-oriented and proactive with a customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery from concept to completion.
• Act as the main interface for customer communication.
• Collaborate with engineering and supply chain teams for improvements.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Formal Project Management qualification (APM, Prince2, PMI)

Technical qualification (HNC/HND or higher)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

We are ready to try something new. Are you?

Syntegon is a global leader in process and packaging technology. With around 6,900 colleagues in nearly 20 countries, the Syntegon Group works on intelligent and sustainable technologies for the pharmaceutical and food industries. Let's contribute together to ensuring that people worldwide are provided with high‑quality medications and safely packaged food.

With our global service organization and our comprehensive service portfolio, we contribute sustainably to the profitable growth of our customers. Together, let's help ensure that people around the world are supplied with high‑quality medicines and safely packaged foods. Take the first step! Apply now!

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project Manager to lead engineering and manufacturing projects from concept to completion. In this role, you will manage projects up to £1 million, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will be the main point of contact for customers, maintain strong communication with all stakeholders, and collaborate closely with internal teams to optimize project outcomes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on solving complex challenges, driving continuous improvement, and delivering results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end project delivery, including planning, resource allocation, budgeting, and risk management.
• Act as the main customer interface, maintaining clear communication, managing expectations, and keeping all project documentation accurate and up to date.
• Collaborate with engineering and supply chain teams to drive quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) improvements.
• Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators, and implement strategies to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Identify opportunities to enhance project delivery processes, improve client satisfaction, and contribute to best practices.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes, reporting requirements, and project management standards.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you will need strong project management and engineering expertise, combined with excellent leadership, problem‑solving, and communication skills. You should be able to drive complex projects while keeping stakeholders aligned and processes running smoothly.

• Formal Project Management qualification (APM, Prince2, PMI) or minimum 5 years’ practical experience in engineering project management.
• Technical qualification (HNC/HND or higher) and strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel and Project.
• Proven leadership, negotiation, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, proactive, and customer‑focused.
• Valid UK work permit, passport, and driving license; willingness to travel.
• Understanding of business processes in capital equipment manufacturing is preferred.

Success Measures

Your success will be measured by your ability to deliver projects efficiently, maintain high standards, and ensure customer satisfaction. Effective project management, clear communication, and adherence to schedules and budgets are key indicators of your impact.

• On‑time and within‑budget project delivery.
• Successful FAT & SAT testing.
• Effective use of project management tracking tools and documentation.

Benefits

We believe work should be both rewarding and enjoyable. You’ll be part of an open‑minded, supportive team where collaboration, growth, and new ideas are encouraged. Alongside this, we offer a competitive package of benefits to help you thrive both at work and in your personal life:

• Competitive salary with regular reviews
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays to recharge
• Generous pension scheme with Aviva
• Life assurance of 7 × annual salary for peace of mind
• Simply Health medical cashback plan for everyday healthcare costs
• Income protection after 2 years’ service
• Cycle to Work and Tech schemes to make life easier
• Wellbeing support through Everymind at Work
• A friendly, social culture with regular activities and the chance to grow your career in a global company with a local spirit

How to apply

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