Project Manager Job Details | Sulzer

Sulzer; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a PPR Project Manager to oversee all aspects of assigned projects from launch to completion. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management, strong communication skills, and the ability to foster relationships with clients and suppliers. Competitive salary and extensive benefits including a bonus scheme, generous leave, and learning opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Company-wide bonus scheme

33 days of annual leave

Defined pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programmes

Discounts on shopping and entertainment

Costco membership opportunities

Discounted car leasing

Long Service Awards

Continuous learning and development

Free onsite parking with electric charging

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects within a related industrial environment.
• Supplier and customer management experience, including contract negotiation.
• Ability to act independently and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and communicate all assigned project deliverables.
• Launch projects in a timely and professional manner.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation and influencing skills

Organisational skills

Time management

General computer literacy

Education

HND in engineering or business discipline

Tools

Project management tools

Resource management tools

Job description

Purpose of the role

As a PPR Project Manager, you will manage all aspects of assigned spares and retrofits projects from launch to completion. You will work under the guidance of the Head of Projects to ensure delivery on time, within budget and to the highest standards of customer satisfaction. This role combines technical, commercial and leadership responsibilities, offering a fantastic opportunity to build relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

• Monitor and communicate all assigned project deliverables, ensuring on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Launch projects in a timely and professional manner, arranging client and internal kick-off meetings and completing handover documentation.
• Monitor and report project profitability, cash flow and invoicing, producing reliable forecasts for gross profit and cash management.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams to reduce commercial risk and maximise future opportunities.
• Act as the single point of contact for all project communications, ensuring coordination of activities, documentation and timely project close-outs.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• HND in engineering or a business discipline and/or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Proven experience managing projects within a related industrial environment.
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills with commercial acumen.
• Supplier and customer management experience, including contract negotiation.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, time management and the ability to act independently and adapt to change.
• General computer literacy and experience with project and resource management tools.

What we offer you

• Competitive basic salary
• Inclusion in a company-wide bonus scheme
• 33 days of annual leave
• Defined pension contribution
• Confidential support through Employee Assistance Programmes
• Access to a wide range of discounts on shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle
• Opportunity to apply for Costco membership for exclusive offers
• Discounted personal car leasing for employees, family, and friends
• Long Service Awards to celebrate employee longevity
• Continuous learning and development through Sulzer Learning Pathways
• Free, secure onsite parking, including electric charging facilities

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