Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Retford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organisation in Retford is seeking an experienced Project Manager (M&E) to manage bespoke projects across the UK. This role involves client relationship management, project delivery, and some travel. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, relevant project management experience, and a background in engineering. The position offers hybrid working and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Opportunities for professional development

Exposure to diverse projects across the UK and Europe

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ relevant experience desirable.
• No specific qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects efficiently, ensuring operational and budgetary targets are met.
• Create detailed project plans and manage progress to achieve milestones.
• Lead and motivate project teams, promoting continuous improvement.
• Identify and manage risks, ensuring Health & Safety compliance.
• Produce accurate forecasts, reports, and manage project cash flow.

Skills

Strong leadership and confident communication skills

Ability to manage conflicts and maintain professional relationships under pressure

Excellent organisational skills

Commercial awareness and decision-making capability

Experience in M&E project management

Contract management experience (NEC)

Flexibility to travel across the UK

Interest or background in engineering/mechanical fields

Education

Relevant project management or engineering qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2)

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager (M&E) to join a leading engineering organisation based in Retford. This is an exciting opportunity to manage bespoke projects and installations across the UK, combining office-based and hybrid working.

The Role

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth delivery of high-quality projects, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a professional standard. You will also be expected to travel to sites and client meetings across the UK, with occasional international travel in Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver projects efficiently, ensuring operational and budgetary targets are met
• Create detailed project plans and manage progress to achieve milestones
• Lead and motivate project teams, promoting continuous improvement
• Identify and manage risks, ensuring Health & Safety compliance
• Produce accurate forecasts, reports, and manage project cash flow

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong leadership and confident communication skills
• Ability to manage conflicts and maintain professional relationships under pressure
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Commercial awareness and decision-making capability
• Experience in M&E project management with multiple stakeholders
• Contract management experience (NEC)
• 5+ years’ relevant experience desirable
• Flexibility to travel across the UK (full UK driving licence required)
• Interest or background in engineering/mechanical fields

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required
• Relevant project management or engineering qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2) are desirable

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Opportunities for professional development
• Exposure to diverse projects across the UK and Europe