Senior Project Manager

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Project Manager in West Yorkshire. This role involves managing complex projects in acoustic containers and bespoke enclosures, with responsibilities from design through to commissioning. Candidates should have a strong background in project management within manufacturing and excellent customer-facing skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 to £60,000, along with substantial benefits including a pension, healthcare, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension and healthcare package

Annual bonus and 25+ days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing career development and team leadership progression

Qualifications

• Project management experience in manufacturing, ideally 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.
• Monitoring budgets, costs, and deadlines, preparing reports and valuations.

Skills

Project management experience in manufacturing

Customer-facing skills

Multi-project management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong 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 for the role of Senior Project Manager include:

• 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 for the role of Senior Project Manager include:

• 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 for the role of Senior Project Manager:

• 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

If this role is of interest, or you are looking for other Project Management positions in engineering and acoustics, please contact Aidan Morgan at Penguin Recruitment. There are many more vacancies available on our website.

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