Project Manager

E3recruitment; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering group in Wakefield is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the lifecycle of engineering builds. The role requires mechanical and/or electrical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage budgets effectively. This position offers a starting salary of up to £60,000, 33 days of holiday, and a pension scheme. The successful candidate will work 100% onsite to facilitate collaboration with various departments.

Benefits

33 days holiday allowance

Pension scheme up to 10%

Company life assurance

Private health plan

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and/or electrical project management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various departments.
• Strong understanding of budget management and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise throughout the lifecycle of builds.
• Communicate schedule changes promptly to stakeholders.
• Maintain technical documentation and update as necessary.
• Manage budgets and schedule oversight effectively.

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Electrical expertise

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

With a workforce of over 500 employees across four state-of-the-art facilities in Europe and North America, this dynamic engineering group delivers comprehensive, end-to-end solutions-from concept design and manufacturing to installation, commissioning, and aftercare. Serving a diverse client base across sectors such as Online Retail & Distribution, FMCG, Life Sciences, and Automotive, the company is renowned for its technical expertise and customer-centric approach. Following a series of strategic developments, the organisation is now entering a significant phase of accelerated growth.

This employer is based in WAKEFIELD, under 10 minutes from the M1 motorway, meaning the successful Project Manager will easily be able to commute from surrounding towns & cities including Leeds, Dewsbury, Pontefract, Castleford, Huddersfield, Barnsley, Sheffield and Halifax.

Key responsibilities of the Project Manager will include:

• Provide Mechanical and/or Electrical expertise to customers, colleagues within a variety of departments, suppliers and stakeholders throughout the entire life cycle of each build
• Promptly communicate all schedule changes and work with the relevant stakeholders to ensure agreed timescales are achieved
• Reviewing, maintaining and updating related technical information/documentation (User Manuals, Bills of Materials, Installation Guides, Factory Acceptance Tests etc.)
• Managing budgetary, scheduling and build oversight, and regularly reporting to the appropriate stakeholders on progress, plans and issues that could affect cost or schedules

Details of the Project Manager position:

• Starting Salary: Up to £60,000.00 per annum
• Holiday Allowance: 33 Days (33 free choice + bank holidays)
• Pension Scheme: Up to 10% (5% matched contribution)
• Company Life Assurance (x2 Annual Salary) and Private Health Plan
• Working Hours/Schedule: 100% onsite in order to be able to effectively communicate with production and various other departments & colleagues / 37.5 Hours per week

To apply for the Project Manager position, please click “Apply Now” and attach a copy of your updated CV. Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information