Project Manager

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; Redcar; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food processing machinery sector is seeking a dynamic Project Manager / Engineer. This role involves overseeing projects from inception to completion, ensuring effective communication with clients and internal teams. With projects ranging from £2,000 to £1 million, the successful candidate will manage budgets, timelines, and quality standards while working in a hybrid/field-based capacity. A strong engineering background and project management experience are essential for this hands-on role.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Laptop and Phone

25 Days Holiday

Pension (2% Employee / 5% Employer)

Ongoing Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background, ideally in mechanical or process engineering.
• Proven experience managing capital equipment projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle from initial engagement to final delivery.
• Liaise with customers to understand requirements and manage expectations.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and manage project timelines and budgets.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Cost Estimation

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Process Engineering

Tools

CAD (2D/3D)

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager / Engineer

Location: Within 50 miles of Doncaster (Hybrid/Field-Based Role)

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + Company Vehicle, Laptop, Phone, 25 Days Holiday, Pension (2% Employee / 5% Employer)

About the Company:

We are a global provider of components and systems for food processing machinery, supplying high-quality solutions such as homogenisers, vessels, tanks, pumps, and more. With a strong reputation for delivering tailored, reliable equipment to our customers, we serve a wide range of clients, with a particular focus on the dairy and broader food sectors.

The Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Project Manager / Engineer to take ownership of projects from cradle to grave. Based within a 50-mile radius of Doncaster, you will play a key role in managing the full project lifecycle, from initial customer engagement to final delivery and installation on-site.

Projects typically range from £2,000 to £1 million, with larger projects requiring in-depth involvement over 3+ months. You will be the central point of contact for customers, internal design teams, and external suppliers/subcontractors, ensuring seamless coordination and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full end-to-end project management of capital equipment projects
• Liaise directly with customers, both remotely and on-site, to understand requirements and manage expectations
• Work closely with the internal design team on bespoke solutions; involvement in CAD design (2D/3D) is advantageous
• Estimate project costs and create detailed technical/commercial proposals
• Coordinate with and manage subcontractors and third-party suppliers
• Monitor timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring high standards of quality and service
• Maintain clear documentation and reporting throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements:

• Strong engineering background, ideally in mechanical or process engineering
• Proven experience managing capital equipment projects (preferably in food processing or dairy industry)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to interpret and contribute to engineering drawings (CAD skills in 2D/3D beneficial)
• Experience with cost estimation, budgeting, and proposal generation
• Comfortable working in a customer-facing, hands-on role
• Valid UK driving licence (company vehicle provided)

Package Includes:

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 (dependent on experience)

25 days annual holiday + Bank Holidays

Company vehicle

Laptop and phone

Pension: 2% employee / 5% employer contribution

Ongoing development and opportunity to work on varied, technically interesting projects

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