Senior Engineering Program Lead - Capital Projects

Synthomer plc; Harlow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Discretionary bonus scheme

LTIP – for senior positions

Company car or car allowance

Healthcare

Job summary

Synthomer plc seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead capital engineering projects up to £2M at high-hazard chemical sites. Based in Harlow, Essex, you’ll manage multidisciplinary teams, budgets, and schedules while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety standards.

You will drive concept to completion via a structured stage-gate process, coordinating with EPCM partners and contractors across the UK and Europe, reporting KPIs and enabling procurement efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in chemicals, manufacturing, or high-hazard industries.
• Proven track record delivering multidisciplinary engineering projects in brownfield environments.
• Experience managing EPCM contractors and external engineering partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and capital projects from concept through to completion.
• Ensure SHE, COMAH, regulatory and company standards are met.
• Define scope, budgets, schedules and execution plans; manage risks and costs.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, engineering teams, contractors and suppliers; report KPIs and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Engineering degree

PMP/PRINCE2 certification

Job description

Synthomer plc seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead capital engineering projects up to £2M at high-hazard chemical sites. Based in Harlow, Essex, you’ll manage multidisciplinary teams, budgets, and schedules while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety standards.

You will drive concept to completion via a structured stage-gate process, coordinating with EPCM partners and contractors across the UK and Europe, reporting KPIs and enabling procurement efficiency.