Project Manager – Aftermarket (Engineering & Manufacturing)

RecruitMe; Oakham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering leader is seeking a Project Manager for aftermarket engineering projects. This role involves leading the project lifecycle from planning to delivery, ensuring coordination across multiple teams. Candidates must have 4+ years of experience in project management, strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients. The position offers a hybrid work environment and global travel opportunities, along with a competitive salary and generous benefits.

Benefits

12% employer pension contribution

33 days holiday

Generous annual bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Global travel opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in project engineering or management.
• Capability to read CAD drawings.
• UK driving licence and willingness to travel worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle: planning, scheduling, budgeting.
• Coordinate engineering and drafting activities.
• Manage customer communication and technical queries.

Skills

Project management in engineering/manufacturing

Strong mechanical and electrical understanding

Coordination of multi-disciplinary teams

Communication skills

Competent with MS Project, Excel, Word

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Prince2 qualification

Job description

Project Manager – Aftermarket (Engineering Projects) - £60,000 to £65,000 per annum Generous bonus + international travel

Location: Stamford, Lincolnshire (Hybrid + Global Travel)

Industry: Oil & Gas | Energy | Petrochemical | Industrial Engineering

Why Join This Organisation?

Our oil and gas sector client offers a stable, high-level engineering environment with outstanding benefits and long-term career growth:

• 12% employer pension contribution
• 33 days holiday
• Generous annual bonus scheme
• Hybrid working where appropriate
• Global travel opportunities
• Career development across projects, engineering and operations

This role sits within the Aftermarket Division, supporting upgrades, replacements and retrofit projects for international customers.

The Role

The Project Manager will lead the delivery of engineered aftermarket projects from order to installation. You will coordinate technical, commercial and delivery activities across engineering, drafting, purchasing, manufacturing, QC and logistics.

A strong technical background in engineered equipment is essential, along with the ability to manage scope, schedule, budget and client communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle: planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management and delivery.
• Coordinate engineering and drafting activities; ensure drawings, mark-ups and technical revisions are completed on time.
• Review and support engineering documentation including P&IDs, valve assemblies, diagrams and equipment layouts.
• Verify equipment selection, design calculations and scope of supply.
• Manage all customer communication, technical queries and commercial correspondence.
• Maintain project schedules in line with customer deadlines and manufacturing capacity.
• Monitor project costs and manage change control with Sales and Estimating.
• Support QC with ITPs, specification reviews and inspection requirements.
• Produce project invoices and ensure all project documentation is accurate and up to date.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• 4+ years’ experience in project engineering or project management (engineering/manufacturing environment).
• Strong mechanical and electrical understanding; capable of reading CAD drawings.
• Experience coordinating multi‑disciplinary teams across engineering, manufacturing and QC.
• Strong communication skills with customers and internal teams.
• Competent with MS Project, Excel and Word.
• Living within a 1‑hour commute of Stamford.
• UK driving licence + willingness to travel worldwide.

Desirable

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Prince2 qualification.
• Oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery or combustion sector experience.
• Experience producing plant layouts and electrical diagrams.
• Site installation or commissioning exposure.