Project Manager – Engineering Projects
Colchester, Essex | Up to £50k per annum
If you’re already running engineering projects but feel like you’re constantly chasing updates, dealing with unclear ownership, or firefighting delivery issues, this could be a step up.
This role sits within a growing engineering business delivering complex mechanical systems into industrial environments across the UK. The work is project-led, customer-facing and technically detailed.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll take ownership of projects from initial handover through to final delivery.
That means:
- Managing projects end to end
- 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 engineering teams to keep projects moving
This is not a coordination role. You are responsible for delivery.
What’s different
You’ll be working in a business where:
- Projects are properly scoped and handed over
- Engineering and project teams work closely together
- There is a steady pipeline of technically interesting work
- You have the autonomy to run your projects properly
There is also some international exposure as part of the wider group.
What they’re looking for
This suits someone who is already delivering projects in an engineering environment.
Typically:
- Mechanical or industrial engineering background
- Experience managing projects from start to finish
- Comfortable dealing with customers and suppliers
- Able to plan, organise and drive delivery
- Confident taking ownership
Project Engineers stepping up into a Project Manager role will also be considered if you are already running projects in practice.
Why move?
You’ll get:
- More ownership of projects
- A clearer structure around delivery
- Exposure to technically complex systems
- A role where project management is taken seriously
Next step
If you’re already in a Project Engineer or Project Manager role and want something more structured, apply or get in touch for more detail.
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