Project Manager

AM Global; North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the North East of England is seeking a Project Manager to oversee engineering installations, maintenance, and site services. This role involves spearheading projects that ensure operational efficiency and safety compliance. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and contractors, manage project timelines and budgets, and provide proactive leadership. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and extensive experience in similar roles, making a significant impact on the company's safety and project delivery standards.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience in engineering installations and project management.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering installation projects ensuring quality and safety.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Coordinate internal teams and contractors for project success.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering Installation Knowledge

Health & Safety Compliance

Project Management

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS (UpKeep)

Welding Equipment

Job description

The Project Manager – Engineering Installations, Maintenance & Site Services is responsible for leading and delivering engineering installation projects, NPI activities, CapEx programs, and site services. The role provides proactive leadership to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all plant and facilities. This position coordinates internal teams, contractors, and cross‑functional departments to maintain continuous production, ensure compliance, and drive improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead engineering installation projects from concept through to commissioning, ensuring delivery against scope, safety, quality, budget, and time targets. Develop and execute CapEx projects, including business case creation, vendor engagement, installation, commissioning, and ROI tracking. Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by ensuring full engineering readiness, line capability, utility availability, and on‑time delivery of required modifications. Collaborate with Production, Planning, Quality, and Health & Safety (H&S) to ensure project alignment and minimise operational disruption. Prepare project schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and progress reports, escalating risks and deviations promptly. Ensure all CapEx and project activities comply with internal governance, statutory requirements, and site engineering standards.
2. Install and, when required, design pipework (tank room), valves, utilities, and ancillary systems (CIP) for new and existing plant equipment. Fabricate components, fixtures, and assemblies using welding and general workshop techniques. Manage installation contractors to ensure compliance with quality requirements, safe systems of work, permits‑to‑work, and engineering standards. Install lagging / insulation and safely operate and manage MEWP equipment. Develop and implement engineering solutions to improve reliability, efficiency, performance, and safety across the plant.
3. Ensure daily and weekly boiler checks are completed, recorded, and compliant with statutory and internal requirements, including servicing. Monitor boiler performance, escal­ate issues, and support remedial actions to maintain safe and compliant operation.
4. Provide strong, proactive leadership to engineering personnel, promoting Greencroft values and professional behaviours. Coordinate technical skills and resources effectively to maximise production uptime. Promote a safety‑first culture, ensuring hazards and exposures are reported through Sevron. Train, coach, and mentor team members and apprentices in line with the Training Needs Analysis (TNA). Foster a positive team environment, lead by example, and manage performance concerns collaboratively with senior management. Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, and H&S, ensuring areas remain audit‑ready at all times.
5. Ensure equipment maintenance tasks and faults are accurately logged in the CMMS (UpKeep) for timely corrective and preventative action. Work with Engineering Management to develop SOPs, work instructions, and Dynamic Risk Assessments (DRA). Issue out‑of‑hours permits to work (hot work, working at height, confined space, etc.), ensuring all safety protocols are adhered to.
6. Order materials, components, and equipment required for engineering tasks, project delivery, and routine maintenance. Support procurement planning for CapEx, NPI upgrades, engineering maintenance, and wider site infrastructure improvements.

Safety

Ensure all activities comply with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Food Safety legislation (including HACCP and BRC) as well as internal procedures. Ensure correct and consistent use of PPE and safety equipment by all personnel. Maintain a safe working environment and ensure adherence to safe systems of work. Immediately report hazards, major faults, or risks to the appropriate responsible person. Play an active role in promoting a strong, zero‑harm safety culture across the engineering function.