Senior Project Manager

Penguin Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Project Manager to manage complex projects in West Yorkshire. Candidates should have project management experience in manufacturing, preferably with acoustic enclosures. This role includes team leadership and offers a pathway for career advancement. Benefits include competitive salary, company healthcare, and annual bonuses.

Benefits

Company pension

Healthcare package

Annual bonus

25+ days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing career development

Qualifications

• Project management experience in manufacturing, ideally involving acoustic enclosures or containers.
• Previous experience managing or mentoring a team.
• Flexible to travel and undertake site visits across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Managing design, manufacture, and installation of acoustic enclosures and containers.
• Producing project programmes and chairing meetings with customers and stakeholders.
• Overseeing site surveys, risk assessments, and method statements.

Skills

Project management experience

Customer-facing skills

Strong multi-project management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent organisational ability

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 + Benefits

A market-leading engineering manufacturer is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join its team in West Yorkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to take ownership of complex, high-value projects in acoustic containers, bespoke enclosures, and wider air management solutions. The role also offers a clear pathway into team leadership and management.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will oversee projects from order through to completion, covering design, manufacturing, delivery, installation, and commissioning. You will work closely with customers, technical teams, and site engineers to ensure quality, safety, and commercial targets are met. After an initial induction, you will progress to leading a team of three Project Managers and one Apprentice, driving standards and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Salary of 50,000 - 60,000 depending on experience
• Company pension and healthcare package
• Annual bonus and 25+ days holiday plus bank holidays
• Ongoing career development and team leadership progression

Duties

• Managing design, manufacture, and installation of acoustic enclosures and containers
• Producing project programmes and chairing meetings with customers and stakeholders
• Overseeing site surveys, risk assessments, and method statements
• Monitoring budgets, costs, and deadlines, preparing reports and valuations
• Managing internal teams, subcontractors, and installation staff
• Leading lessons-learned reviews and driving continuous improvement

Skills and experience required

• Project management experience in manufacturing, ideally acoustic enclosures or containers
• Previous experience managing or mentoring a team
• Strong customer-facing and multi-project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent organisational ability
• Flexible to travel and undertake site visits across the UK

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.