Project Manager - Electro-Mechanical

Searley Owen; Ivy Chimneys; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UK engineering business is seeking a Project Manager to oversee high-security physical access solutions projects. This role involves managing project objectives, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Ideally, candidates will have an electro-mechanical background and experience in a similar project management role. This position is primarily based in Epping with some remote work and requires travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager in an engineering environment.
• Strong background in electro-mechanical systems.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initiation through to completion.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder coordination

Project management

Risk assessment

Job description

We’re recruiting a Project Manager to join a well-established UK engineering business delivering high-security physical access solutions (e.g., gates, barriers and access control systems).

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role suited to someone with an electro-mechanical background who enjoys problem-solving, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and seeing projects through from start to finish.

The role is predominantly based from the Epping offices and remotely, however some travel to client sites is required.

Key Tasks and Duties

You’ll take ownership of projects from initiation through completion, ensuring time, cost, quality and safety expectations are met.

• Agreeing project objectives, scope and delivery plans
• Representing client and organisational interests throughout delivery
• Coordinating internal teams, specialist partners and sub-contractors
• Managing risk assessments and ensuring compliance with guidelines
• Tracking progress via IT systems and reporting updates to stakeholders
• Overseeing project costing, billing and commercial administration
• Ensuring quality standards are achieved and targets are met
• Capturing lessons learned and sharing best practice across projects
• Bringing a proactive, “can-do” approach and taking ownership of issues

What we’re looking

• The ideal candidate will have worked as a Project Manager within electro...