Project Manager

Manpower UK; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK seeks a Project Manager to lead high‑profile engineering programmes in Rugby. You will manage full project lifecycles, ensure technical excellence, and deliver on time within budget.

Ideal candidates have a strong engineering background, stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record in delivering high‑value engineering outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Engineering or related field.
• Experience leading complex engineering or systems projects.
• Proven ability to recover and transform stalled projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex engineering and systems projects across lifecycles.
• Capture and validate customer technical requirements for successful execution.
• Drive Lean, Agile, Waterfall and Six Sigma practices.

Skills

Project Leadership

Systems Engineering

Lifecycle Mgmt

Lean/Agile/Waterfall

DFMA

FMEA

V&V

Stakeholder Mgmt

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Role Title: Project Manager

Duration: 9 Months

Location: Rugby - (3 days onsite)

Rate: Market Rate via Umbrella

Clearance: BPSS

We are seeking an accomplished Project Engineering Manager with a strong engineering background and a proven track record of delivering complex technical projects from concept through to completion. This role is ideal for a hands‑on engineering professional who combines exceptional project leadership with deep technical understanding, capable of driving transformation, overcoming project challenges, and delivering measurable business improvements.

The successful candidate will lead high‑profile engineering programmes, managing the full project lifecycle while ensuring technical excellence, product quality, budget adherence, and on‑time delivery. You will work closely with customers, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to capture, validate, and translate system requirements into successful project outcomes.

A key aspect of this position is the ability to identify, recover, and successfully deliver stalled or underperforming projects. You will provide strategic direction, remove barriers, manage technical risks, and create high‑performing teams focused on achieving customer and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex engineering and systems projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Capture, analyse, verify, and validate customer technical requirements to ensure successful project execution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Agile, Waterfall, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Manage technical, commercial, quality, budget, and schedule requirements across multiple projects.
• Lead cross‑functional engineering teams to achieve project objectives and maximise performance.
• Rescue and recover challenged projects by identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and restoring delivery targets.
• Conduct project risk assessments and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Support product development, research, innovation, and engineering improvement programmes.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, quality requirements, and technical governance processes.
• Drive a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Degree‑qualified background in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, or related discipline).
• Extensive experience managing complex engineering, manufacturing, technical, or systems integration projects.
• Proven success delivering high‑value engineering programmes within demanding customer environments.
• Strong technical knowledge with the ability to challenge, guide, and support engineering teams.
• Demonstrable experience leading project recovery and transformation initiatives.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A results‑driven mindset with a passion for quality, innovation, and project delivery excellence.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Project Engineering & Technical Leadership
• Systems Engineering & Design Engineering
• Project Lifecycle Management
• Lean, Agile, Waterfall & Six Sigma Methodologies
• DFMA & FMEA Analysis
• Verification & Validation (V&V)
• Risk Management & Mitigation Planning
• Client & Stakeholder Management
• Business Improvement & Transformation Programmes
• Product Research & Development
• MS Project & Primavera P6
• Budget, Resource & Schedule Management
• Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

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