Senior Project Manager

White Label Recruitment Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Project Manager for an engineering and manufacturing business in Bradford. The role involves overseeing projects from inception to completion, managing a small team, and liaising with stakeholders. Candidates should have a strong project management background, particularly in manufacturing, and previous leadership experience. Competitive salary and benefits are on offer.

Benefits

Company car/car allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Qualifications

• Strong project management background within a manufacturing business.
• Experience delivering large-scale projects, ideally involving acoustic containers or enclosures.
• Previous team management/leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects from customer order through to completion.
• Produce detailed project programmes and chair meetings with stakeholders.
• Liaise with procurement to monitor progress and manage costs.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

White Label is representing an engineering and manufacturing business based in Bradford who are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their team.

If you've got proven experience delivering complex, high-value projects in a manufacturing environment and want a role where you can take ownership and lead from the front, this could be the one for you.

What’s on offer

• Salary of £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
• Company car/car allowance
• 38.25 hours per week
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension
• Plus loads more benefits

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects from customer order through to completion - covering design, manufacturing, delivery, installation, and commissioning
• Produce detailed project programmes and chair regular meetings with customers and internal stakeholders
• Carry out site surveys, gather information for CAD/Technical teams, and check drawings before manufacture
• Liaise with procurement and production to monitor progress, manage costs, and ensure delivery on time and within budget
• Write site-specific risk assessments and method statements, ensuring compliance with H&S legislation
• Manage installation teams and subcontractors, attending site as required to oversee quality and progress
• Handle change requests, variations, valuations, and payment applications
• Lead lessons learned reviews to avoid repeat issues
• Oversee and develop a small team of Project Managers and an Apprentice, including reviews, appraisals, and departmental reporting

Experience/Qualifications

• Strong project management background within a manufacturing business
• Experience delivering large-scale projects, ideally involving acoustic containers, enclosures, or related sectors
• Previous team management/leadership experience
• Comfortable working in a high-pressure, customer-facing role handling multiple projects at once
• Confident with Microsoft Office

This vacancy is being managed by Paul Smith. Apply now for immediate consideration.