Project Manager (Engineering/Manufacturing)

Holt Executive Ltd; Giffnock; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and technology business is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee high-impact projects. This role involves managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication, ensuring compliance with contract requirements while driving continuous improvement across both customer-funded and internal initiatives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch and delivery of projects, managing schedules and budgets.
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders and track decisions.
• Manage project risks and support adherence to quality standards.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Planning

Risk Management

Interpersonal Communication

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

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 programmes—managing 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 company’s values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, and courage.