Project Manager

Hunter Savage; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day working week

Autonomy

Professional development

Job summary

Hunter Savage is seeking a Project Manager to lead the transition of industrial automation, robotics and chemical delivery projects from design through to customer approval, collaborating with engineering, automation and mechanical build teams.

Based in Derry, this permanent role operates on a four-day week, offering strong work-life balance, autonomy in project delivery, and opportunities for development within a supportive engineering and operations environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience managing complex projects.
• Engineering or technical management background.
• Strong communication, documentation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using MS Project or equivalent software.
• Degree or PM qualification, or Six Sigma/Lean advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from design and build through to final delivery and customer approval.
• Coordinate engineering, automation and mechanical build teams.
• Monitor project plans, risks, budgets, costs and performance metrics.
• Manage stakeholders, delegate tasks and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong communication

Technical writing

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

MS Project proficiency

Education

Relevant degree

Project management certification

Six Sigma / Lean qualification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Our client is seeking a Project Manager to lead the transition of new industrial automation, robotics and chemical delivery projects through design, manufacturing and final customer approval. The successful Project Manager will enjoy working with engineering, automation and mechanical build teams while managing varied projects from initial planning through to delivery and site acceptance testing.

Based in Derry, this permanent role operates on a four-day working week, supporting a strong work-life balance while enabling close collaboration with colleagues across the engineering and operations teams. The role offers autonomy in managing projects, supported by experienced department leads.

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Project Manager

Our client is seeking a Project Manager to lead the transition of new industrial automation, robotics and chemical delivery projects through design, manufacturing and final customer approval. The successful Project Manager will enjoy working with engineering, automation and mechanical build teams while managing varied projects from initial planning through to delivery and site acceptance testing.

Based in Derry, this permanent role operates on a four-day working week, supporting a strong work-life balance while enabling close collaboration with colleagues across the engineering and operations teams. The role offers autonomy in managing projects, supported by experienced department leads.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job

• Permanent Project Manager opportunity within a growing engineering and automation business.
• Four-day working week based in Derry.
• Lead complex projects involving custom machinery, production lines and robotic cells.

The Role:

• Manage projects from design and build through to final delivery and customer approval.
• Coordinate engineering, automation and mechanical build teams.
• Monitor project plans, risks, budgets, costs and performance metrics.
• Manage stakeholders, delegate tasks and drive continuous improvement.

The Person:

• At least 3 years of experience managing complex engineering, manufacturing or implementation projects.
• Engineering or technical management background.
• Strong communication, technical writing, documentation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using MS Project or equivalent project management software.
• A relevant degree, project management qualification, or Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing qualification would be advantageous.

The Rewards:

• £40,000 - £50,000 DOE
• Four-day working week.
• Supportive, collaborative and progressive working environment.
• Autonomy and opportunities for professional development.

Salary is usually negotiable, salary details listed are to be used as a guide and are based on factors such as your experience and expertise.