Project Manager

Salt Separation Services Limited; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Company Bonus Scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Life insurance

Income protection

Early finish Friday

Training and development

Holiday buy-back

Team events

Job summary

Salt Separation Services, Rochdale, is seeking a Project Manager to lead multiple engineering projects from initiation to delivery. You will build plans, manage budgets, coordinate internal teams and suppliers, and drive on-time, on-budget outcomes.

You will work with engineers, operations and customers to define scope, mitigate risks and ensure compliance with quality standards. A strong background in project management for technical or manufacturing projects is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing engineering, manufacturing or technical projects.
• Strong project planning, scheduling and organisational skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial awareness, including budget management and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of multiple engineering projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules and resource allocations.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, margins and overall financial performance.
• Review and interpret contractual requirements to ensure project compliance.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate internal departments and external suppliers to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Manage project information and reporting through Epicor ERP.
• Monitor project performance against quality, cost and delivery (QCD) objectives.
• Lead project review meetings and ensure actions are completed effectively.
• Build strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders, managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proactively manage scope changes and resolve project issues as they arise.
• Ensure compliance with company processes, quality standards and project governance requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project delivery performance.
• Contribute to the development of project management best practice across the business.
• Coach and support Project Engineers and other developing team members as the function grows.

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Scheduling

Quality governance

ERP systems

Communication

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Department: Project Engineers

Location: Rochdale

Description

Job Title: Project Manager

Company: Salt Separation Services

Location: Rochdale, on-site

Department: Project Department

Compensation: £40,000 - £55,000

About Salt Separation Services

Salt Separation Services have been leading in desalination technology for over 35 years; specialising in the engineering, commissioning and servicing of reverse osmosis (RO) plants that provide drinkable water solutions across a variety of industries. Our systems are used in sectors including naval, oil, cruise ships, and more. We’re committed to designing reliable, high-quality RO and water filtration solutions that meet the unique demands of each industry and customer we serve. Join us on the path to simplifying access to water solutions for a broad and varied client base!

Position Summary

As SaltSep continues to grow, we are evolving how we deliver projects and support our customers. This newly created Project Manager role represents an exciting opportunity to become part of a developing Projects Engineering team and play a key role in shaping how projects are delivered across the business.

This is more than just a project management role. It's an opportunity to influence the future of project delivery within SaltSep, helping us build the capability, structure and processes that will support our continued growth. Working alongside a developing team of Project Engineers, you'll be at the heart of delivering innovative engineering solutions while driving excellence in quality, cost and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of multiple engineering projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules and resource allocations.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, margins and overall financial performance.
• Review and interpret contractual requirements to ensure project compliance.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate internal departments and external suppliers to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Manage project information and reporting through Epicor ERP.
• Monitor project performance against quality, cost and delivery (QCD) objectives.
• Lead project review meetings and ensure actions are completed effectively.
• Build strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders, managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proactively manage scope changes and resolve project issues as they arise.
• Ensure compliance with company processes, quality standards and project governance requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project delivery performance.
• Contribute to the development of project management best practice across the business.
• Coach and support Project Engineers and other developing team members as the function grows.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Proven experience managing engineering, manufacturing or technical projects.
• Strong project planning, scheduling and organisational skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial awareness, including budget management and cost control.
• Experience identifying and managing project risks and opportunities.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to make informed decisions independently.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong reporting and project governance capabilities.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of an organisation.

Desirable

• Experience within manufacturing, process engineering or water-treatment industries.
• Knowledge of Epicor ERP systems.
• Formal project management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent).
• Experience coaching or mentoring junior engineering or project management professionals.
• Understanding of quality, production and supply chain processes within an engineering environment.

Why Salt Sep?

Benefits

• Competitive employer matched pension scheme (Aviva)
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Services; giving counselling, GP access, financial and wellbeing advice.
• Life insurance
• Income protection (after 5 yrs service)
• Early finish Friday (finishing at 1pm)
• Plenty of training and development
• Holiday buy-back
• Excellent team building, social and company events

At Salt Separation Services, you’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects in a dynamic environment, as part of a small family-owned business.

We have some big goals on our horizon, we take pride in supporting our employees' own growth and provide a culture that values quality, communication, integrity, health and safety and family.

Salt Separation Services

Salt Separation Services is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued, we encourage all candidates from all backgrounds, and are very happy to facilitate any adjustment you might need.