Project Manager

Penguin Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead multiple bespoke manufacturing projects for the power generation sector from design through commissioning.

You will drive project programmes, manage subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery while maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering engineered-to-order manufacturing projects from design through installation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a high-pressure, customer-facing environment.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, variations, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects from order through design, manufacture, delivery and commissioning.
• Manage customer expectations, relationships and progress reporting.
• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes with milestones and deliverables.
• Conduct site surveys and ensure drawings align with conditions.
• Prepare risk assessments and method statements to meet H&S regulations.
• Coordinate internal teams and site visits to monitor progress and sign-off.

Skills

Project management

MS Project

Budgeting

Change management

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Communication

Multitasking

Office software

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of multiple manufacturing projects, including containers, enclosures, and plant-room ventilation systems serving the power generation industry. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, bespoke projects ranging in value from £10K to £5M and beyond. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest technical and quality standards.

Responsibilities

As a Project Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

Project Lifecycle Ownership

• Taking full ownership of projects from customer order through design, approvals, manufacture, delivery, installation, fit-out, testing, commissioning, and final acceptance.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for customers, managing expectations, resolving issues, and maintaining strong relationships.
• Developing and maintaining detailed project programmes, identifying key milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Conducting site surveys to capture dimensions, interfaces, and technical information, ensuring issued drawings align with site conditions.
• Preparing detailed site-specific risk assessments and method statements to ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
• Managing internal teams and attending site as required to monitor progress, resolve issues, and secure final customer sign-off.

Specialist Sub-Contractor Management

• Managing specialist subcontractors responsible for M&E fit-out, testing, and site installation.
• Coordinating inspection and test plans, factory and site acceptance activities, and commissioning records.
• Ensuring all handover documentation and outstanding actions are completed before final acceptance.

Commercial Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of the financial performance of projects, maintaining and improving gross profit without compromising quality or safety.
• Managing budgets, cost forecasting, change control, cashflow, and payment applications.
• Monitoring progress and controlling costs through collaboration with production and procurement teams.
• Identifying non-conformances and leading lessons-learned discussions to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Demonstrable experience delivering engineered-to-order manufacturing projects from design through installation and commissioning, ideally within the power generation sector.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a high-pressure, customer-facing environment.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, variations, and change management.
• Commercial awareness and financial acumen.
• Proficiency in project planning software such as Microsoft Project.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Day-to-Day

Your typical day will involve:

• Coordinating with customers, internal teams, and subcontractors to ensure smooth project progression.
• Monitoring project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Conducting site visits to assess conditions and resolve any discrepancies.
• Preparing and reviewing project documentation, including risk assessments, method statements, and progress reports.
• Leading meetings with stakeholders to discuss project updates and address challenges.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations and maintaining high standards of quality.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on diverse, bespoke projects within the power generation industry.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to make a tangible impact on high-value, complex projects.