Project Manager

Extension Recruitment; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead multi-million-pound engineering projects in Hebburn. The role involves managing budgets, coordinating teams, and ensuring project delivery in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in heavy fabrication or shipbuilding and possess strong leadership skills. The position offers growth, a comprehensive benefits package, and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Life cover

Health cash plan

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy fabrication, shipbuilding, or complex engineering.
• Comfortable making decisions on-site.
• Strong planning and budget management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-million-pound engineering projects from start to finish.
• Coordinate internal teams and manage budgets.
• Act as the key point of contact for customers.
• Ensure delivery with precision and quality.
• Track earned value and navigate challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Education

Engineering qualification (preferably mechanical)

Tools

MS Office

Planning tools

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Hebburn, Tyne & Wear
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

About the Opportunity

Join a well-established engineering organisation in the North East, delivering high-impact projects across marine, defence, and heavy fabrication sectors. This site-based role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands‑on environment and enjoys taking full ownership of outcomes.

Why Join?

• Personal Growth – Work with industry experts on complex engineering projects
• Financial Security – Pension scheme and life cover
• Healthy Living – Health cash plan including dental, optical, physiotherapy, counselling, and 24/7 virtual GP
• Work‑life Balance – 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

The Role

As Project Manager, you’ll lead multi‑million‑pound engineering projects from start to finish. You’ll coordinate internal teams, manage budgets, and act as the key point of contact for customers, ensuring delivery with precision and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Own fabrication projects and lead cross‑functional teams
• Build customer trust and manage stakeholder relationships
• Track earned value and navigate challenges in real time
• Drive performance, safety, and quality

About You

You’re a confident leader with experience in heavy fabrication, shipbuilding, or complex engineering. Comfortable making decisions on‑site, you bring strong planning and budget management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Engineering qualification (preferably mechanical)
• APM, PRINCE2, or similar
• MOD security clearance eligibility
• Proficiency in MS Office and planning tools

Security Notice

Roles are subject to security control restrictions and a BPSS check, including a basic DBS.

We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. As a recruitment partner, we work with employers who value diversity and authenticity. If you’re excited about a role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for.