Engineering Project Manager

Company: Elev8 Recruitment
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Location: Colchester
Job Description:

If you’re already running engineering projects but feel like you’re constantly chasing updates, firefighting delivery issues, or carrying the responsibility without the support, this could be a better setup.

This role offers something a lot of Project Managers are missing. A structured environment, clear ownership, and a business where projects are properly supported rather than patched together.

You’ll be joining a growing engineering company delivering complex mechanical systems into industrial environments across the UK. The work is technically detailed, customer-facing and properly project-led.

Why this role is worth considering

– This is not a chaotic delivery environment.

– Projects are clearly defined and handed over properly

– Engineering and project teams work closely together

– There is a steady pipeline of technically interesting work

– You have the autonomy to run your projects without constant firefighting

The office itself is modern, open and well set up, with a genuinely friendly and supportive team. It’s a stable environment where people stay.

There is also exposure to a wider international group, which adds another dimension to

the role.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll take full ownership of projects from contract handover through to final delivery.

That includes:

– Managing projects end to end across engineering, procurement and delivery

– Acting as the main point of contact for customers and suppliers

– Building and managing project plans, timelines and resources

– Running project reviews and reporting progress internally

– Managing risk, changes and delivery challenges

– Working closely with design and engineering teams to keep projects moving

What they’re looking for

This role suits someone already operating as a Project Manager in an engineering environment.

– Mechanical or industrial engineering background

– Experience delivering projects from start to finish

– Comfortable managing customers, suppliers and internal teams

– Able to plan, organise and drive delivery

– Confident taking ownership and making decisions

This isn’t aimed at someone looking to step up. You’ll need to be comfortable already owning projects.

What’s on offer

– Salary up to £55,000

– 5% matched pension

– Employee Assistance Programme

– Modern working environment with a strong team culture

– Structured 37.5-hour week (Monday to Friday)

– Flexibility on start/finish times, with the ability to bank hours and finish earlier on a Friday

Alongside that, you get something harder to find. A role where project management is taken seriously and delivery is properly supported.

Next step

If you’re already in a Project Manager role and want a more structured environment where you can focus on delivery properly, apply or get in touch for more detail.

Posted: May 2nd, 2026