Senior Project Manager

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering manufacturer in West Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee high-value projects including acoustic containers and air management systems. This position offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities into team leadership roles. The ideal candidate will have project management experience in manufacturing or engineering, strong communication skills, and the ability to mentor other project managers.

Benefits

Company pension and healthcare package

Annual bonus

25+ days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing or engineering project management.
• Mentoring or managing project teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of projects involving acoustic enclosures.
• Develop detailed project programmes and chair progress meetings.
• Oversee site surveys, risk assessments, and method statements.

Skills

Project management experience

Customer-focused communication

Organizational ability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Location: West Yorkshire

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + Benefits

A leading engineering manufacturer is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their growing team in West Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of technically challenging, high-value projects within acoustic containers, bespoke enclosures, and wider air management systems.

This role offers genuine scope for career progression – including a defined pathway into team leadership and departmental management.

The Role

As Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of multiple projects – from order receipt through design, manufacture, delivery, installation, and commissioning. You will act as the key interface between customers, engineers, and site teams, ensuring every project meets strict standards of quality, safety, and profitability.

Following your induction, you will progress to lead a team of three Project Managers and one Apprentice, mentoring, supporting, and driving best practice across the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of projects involving acoustic enclosures, containers, and related air management products.
• Develop detailed project programmes and chair progress meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee site surveys, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Control budgets, schedules, and resource allocation, producing accurate reports and valuations.
• Coordinate internal design, production, and installation teams, as well as subcontractors.
• Lead post-project reviews, capturing lessons learned and promoting continuous improvement.

About You

• Proven project management experience within manufacturing or engineering, ideally involving acoustic enclosures, containers, or similar bespoke fabrications.
• Experience mentoring or managing project teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• Strong organisational ability and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and UK site visits.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience)
• Company pension and healthcare package
• Annual bonus
• 25+ days holiday plus bank holidays
• Ongoing professional development and a clear route into leadership

If you’re ready to take the next step in your project management career within a market-leading engineering business, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply – or to discuss other Project Management roles in engineering or acoustics – please contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment.

Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this permanent position.