Project Manager (Engineering/Manufacturing)

Holt Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and technology business is seeking a skilled Project Manager to join their team in England. The role focuses on managing high-impact engineering projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, and maintaining stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in project management within an engineering context and will be proficient in project planning tools. Strong interpersonal skills and organized, detail-oriented attributes are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in project management within engineering.
• Experience with international customers and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Eligible for UK security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch and delivery of assigned projects, managing timelines and budgets.
• Maintain communication with stakeholders and manage project risks.
• Produce financial reports in collaboration with the finance team.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Communication

Risk management

Resource planning

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Manager (Engineering/Manufacturing)

A leading engineering and technology business is seeking a skilled Project Manager to join their team.

Reporting to the Programme Manager, this role will take ownership of high-impact engineering and delivery programmesmanaging timelines, resources, costs, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful outcomes across both customer-funded and internally driven projects.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the launch and delivery of assigned projects, creating core project artefacts including schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Maintain clear, professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Track all decisions and meetings with commercial or operational relevance.
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements and internal processes, maintaining strong control over scope, timelines, and deliverables.
- Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to deliver both bespoke and build-to-print projects.

Engage customers during key stages, including acceptance testing.
- Manage and forecast project budgets in partnership with the finance team, producing regular reports on costs, revenue, and margin forecasts.
- Identify and mitigate project risks, manage resource planning, and support adherence to design and quality standards.
- Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience Required:

- A minimum of 3 years experience in a project management role within an engineering environment.
- Strong stakeholder management experience, including work with international customers and multi-disciplinary internal teams.
- Proficient in project planning tools such as Microsoft Project or equivalent.
- Experience producing project financial reports and forecasts.
- Eligibility for UK security clearance, including the ability to travel within the UK and abroad.

Personal Attributes:

- Organised and methodical, with a focus on detail and quality.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confident working independently and in cross-functional teams.
- Adaptable, resilient, and able to manage competing demands.
- Committed to the companys values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, and courage.