Project Manager

Sapien; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Presencial; GBP 50 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Pool car available

Mileage reimbursement

Resumo da oferta

Sapien in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Project Manager to own complex engineering projects from concept through installation, commissioning and final sign‑off. The role requires a strong understanding of industrial machinery and the ability to manage the full lifecycle, coordinating design, manufacturing and service teams to deliver on time and to customer specifications.

You will develop plans, budgets and risk assessments, maintain customer relationships and ensure compliance with

Qualificações

• HND, degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
• Proven experience as Project Manager or Senior Engineer in food processing machinery, capital equipment, industrial automation or related engineering sector.
• Track record delivering complex engineering projects from concept through to manufacture, installation and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of industrial machinery, production line equipment and associated engineering processes.
• Experience specifying mechanical components, including conveyors, motors, pneumatics and fabricated structures.
• Commercial awareness, including project budgeting, cost control and customer management.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work closely with design and manufacturing teams.
• Experience using CAD software, ideally SolidWorks, alongside project planning tools such as MS Project.
• Direct experience within the food processing machinery sector (Desirable).

Responsabilidades

• Manage projects from award through design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and customer sign‑off.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, timelines and risk assessments, ensuring on-time delivery within budget.
• Act as main point of contact for customers, managing expectations and relationships.
• Collaborate with Sales to understand requirements and develop production line layouts and solutions.
• Specify mechanical and electrical components (conveyors, motors, pneumatics).
• Liaise with Design Engineers, supporting SolidWorks models and manufacturing drawings.
• Ensure designs meet customer specs, legislation and hygiene standards.
• Work with Manufacturing to monitor build progress, quality and deadlines.
• Oversee installation and commissioning at customer sites.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and cost pressures; seek design improvements.
• Maintain project documentation and smooth handover to Service team.

Conhecimentos

Project management

Mechanical engineering

Industrial engineering

Budgeting

Client management

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Engineering degree

Ferramentas

SolidWorks

MS Project

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Sapien are working with an established engineering and manufacturing business specialising in the design and delivery of bespoke food processing machinery and production line solutions in Cambridge. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of complex engineering projects from initial concept through to installation, commissioning and final customer sign-off.

This role requires someone who understands the products and processes involved in industrial machinery projects and can confidently manage the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial award through to design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and customer sign-off.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, timelines and risk assessments, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Act as the main point of contact for customers, managing expectations and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Work with Sales to understand customer requirements and develop suitable production line layouts and solutions.
• Use engineering knowledge to specify mechanical and electrical components, including conveyors, motors, belts and pneumatic systems.
• Liaise with Design Engineers, providing project briefs and supporting the development of SolidWorks models and manufacturing drawings.
• Ensure designs meet customer specifications, relevant legislation and food industry hygiene standards.
• Work closely with Manufacturing to monitor build progress, quality and project deadlines.
• Oversee and support installation and commissioning at customer sites.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, project risks and cost pressures, looking for opportunities to improve designs and reduce costs.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, provide regular progress updates and ensure a smooth handover to the Service team.

Experience & Qualifications

• HND, degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
• Strong, proven experience in a Project Manager or Senior Engineering role within food processing machinery, capital equipment, industrial automation or a closely related engineering sector.
• A successful track record of delivering complex engineering projects from initial concept through to manufacture, installation and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of industrial machinery, production line equipment and associated engineering processes.
• Experience specifying mechanical components, including conveyors, motors, pneumatics and fabricated structures.
• Commercial awareness, including project budgeting, cost control and customer management.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work closely with design and manufacturing teams.
• Experience using CAD software, ideally SolidWorks, alongside project planning tools such as MS Project.

Desirable Experience

• Direct experience within the food processing or food production machinery sector.
• Knowledge of food industry hygiene standards, hygienic design principles and relevant legislation, including BRCGS requirements.

Additional Information

• Salary of £50,000 - £70,000, depending on experience.
• Permanent, office-based position
• Company pool car available for business travel, with mileage claims also offered.
• Monday to Friday working hours, 08:00 - 16:30