Project Manager

Holt Executive Ltd; Giffnock; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and technology business is seeking a Project Manager to manage high-impact engineering programs. This role involves ensuring project success through effective management of timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in project management within engineering and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a project management role within engineering.
• Strong stakeholder management experience with international customers.
• Proficient in project planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch and delivery of assigned projects.
• Maintain professional communication with stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Risk management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

A leading engineering and technology business is seeking a skilled Project Manager to join their team. Reporting to the Programme Manager, this role will take ownership of high-impact engineering and delivery programmes—managing timelines, resources, costs, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful outcomes across both customer-funded and internally driven projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the launch and delivery of assigned projects, creating core project artefacts including schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with internal and external stakeholders. Track all decisions and meetings with commercial or operational relevance.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and internal processes, maintaining strong control over scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to deliver both bespoke and build-to-print projects. Engage customers during key stages, including acceptance testing.
• Manage and forecast project budgets in partnership with the finance team, producing regular reports on costs, revenue, and margin forecasts.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, manage resource planning, and support adherence to design and quality standards.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience Required:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a project management role within an engineering environment.
• Strong stakeholder management experience, including work with international customers and multi-disciplinary internal teams.
• Proficient in project planning tools such as Microsoft Project or equivalent.
• Experience producing project financial reports and forecasts.
• Eligibility for UK security clearance, including the ability to travel within the UK and abroad.

Personal Attributes:

• Organised and methodical, with a focus on detail and quality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident working independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Adaptable, resilient, and able to manage competing demands.
• Committed to the company’s values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, and courage.