Project Manager

A1 Personnel; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering firm is seeking a proactive and skilled Project Manager to lead high-profile projects in Colchester. Candidates should have proven project management experience, strong mechanical understanding, and excellent communication skills. Enjoy working within a supportive team and contributing to cutting-edge engineering projects that make a real impact. Occasional travel is expected for training purposes.

Benefits

Opportunities for travel

Training and professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven Project Management experience in an engineering environment.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Project Management certification (PRINCE2/APM) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects end-to-end, ensuring deadlines and budget are met.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Collaborate with Project Design Engineers for technical documentation.

Skills

Project Management experience

Excellent organisational skills

Communication skills

Customer-facing experience

Mechanical understanding

Education

Formal engineering qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

A1 Personnel are seeking a proactive and skilled Project Manager to join a growing engineering business specialising in high-pressure air and gas compression systems. You’ll take ownership of high-profile projects from kick-off through to final customer handover, working closely with technical experts to deliver outstanding results for clients across the UK.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage projects end-to-end, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Collaborate with Project Design Engineers to deliver detailed technical documentation.
• Maintain accurate records, project plans, and risk & opportunity registers.
• Chair internal project review meetings and provide regular progress reports.
• Attend customer meetings, site visits, and occasional travel to Germany for training.
• Drive continuous improvement, identifying new ways to increase efficiency.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven Project Management experience in an engineering environment.
• Strong mechanical understanding and, ideally, a formal engineering qualification.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with customer-facing experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, and Project.
• Project Management certification (PRINCE2/APM) is an advantage.
• UK passport, full driving licence, and ability to obtain SC Clearance.
• A collaborative team player with the confidence to take initiative.

Why join us?

• Be part of a close-knit, supportive team in a forward-thinking business.
• Work on cutting-edge engineering projects with real impact.
• Opportunities for travel, training, and professional development.

• Hours: 08:30 – 17:00, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours/week)
• Location: UK-based with occasional travel

If you’re ready to lead projects that make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and bring your expertise to the forefront of engineering innovation.