Project Manager

Automation Experts; Cosby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

£2k bonus

Pension plan

Job summary

Automation Experts in Leicestershire is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to own a complete automated machine product line from order to handover. You will coordinate engineering, manufacturing, procurement and assembly teams to ensure on-time delivery, to specification and to the required quality standards.

The role includes leading a small build team of 3-4 engineers, managing multiple projects, and liaising with suppliers and customers throughout installation, commissioning

Qualifications

• Experience managing engineering or machinery projects from order through to delivery.
• Engineering background within machine building, industrial machinery, manufacturing or a similar technical environment.
• Confident coordinating multiple departments, suppliers and customers.
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong organisational skills with a proactive approach to solving problems.
• Commercial awareness and experience balancing customer requirements with delivery commitments.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of an entire automated machine product line from order through final handover.
• Manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical and manufacturing teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with purchasing to manage components and supplier performance.
• Act as the main point of contact for customers, providing regular project updates.
• Oversee engineering changes, technical queries and project documentation.
• Coordinate installation planning, commissioning support and customer acceptance activities.
• Lead and coordinate a small build team of 3-4 Engineers.

Skills

Project management

Engineering background

Stakeholder coordination

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

PRINCE2 or APM (beneficial)

Job description

Engineering Project Manager

£50-58k + Car, £2k Bonus, Pension

Leicestershire

Ref: 25736

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background of engineering, machinery or advanced manufacturing?

Join a specialist engineering business delivering bespoke automated machinery from initial order through to installation, commissioning and customer acceptance. You'll coordinate engineering, manufacturing, procurement and assembly teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, to specification and to the required quality standards.

Engineering Project Manager - The Role

• Take ownership of an entire automated machine product line from customer order through to final handover.
• Manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical and manufacturing teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with purchasing to manage components and supplier performance.
• Act as the main point of contact for customers, providing regular project updates
• Oversee engineering changes, technical queries and project documentation.
• Coordinate installation planning, commissioning support and customer acceptance activities.
• Lead and coordinate a small build team of 3-4 Engineers

Engineering Project Manager - The Person

We're looking for a technically minded Project Manager with experience in precision engineering, industrial machinery or advanced manufacturing.

You should have:

• Experience managing engineering or machinery projects from order through to delivery.
• Engineering background within machine building, industrial machinery, manufacturing or a similar technical environment.
• Confident coordinating multiple departments, suppliers and customers.
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong organisational skills with a proactive approach to solving problems.
• Commercial awareness and experience balancing customer requirements with delivery commitments.
• Project management qualifications such as PRINCE2 or APM are beneficial but practical experience is equally valued.
• CNC machinery experience is advantageous but not essential.

Located in Leicestershire, this role would be commutable from Leicester, Narborough, Whetstone, Stoney Stanton, Wigston, Aylestone and other surrounding areas.

For further information please contactSarah Clarke