Project Manager

Job Description

Role Title

Manufacturing Project Manager

Location

Full time office based at:

LCA Gibson House

Manor Lane

Hawarden

CH5 3QY

Working Time

Monday to Friday 40 hour per week.

Introduction

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a fast paced leading Panel manufacture, EC&I installation and engineering company who invest in talent and promote internal development and career progression. LCA Group are a growing business which has a focus on "Talent & Technology" and are looking for multiple positions to join our growing engineering team.

Department

Engineering

Type of Position

Permanent

Role Purpose

Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of industrial control projects.

This role requires an understanding of electrical manufacturing processes, project lifecycle management, and cross-functional coordination to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to customer specifications.

Reporting Lines

Reporting To :

Engineering & Manufacturing Director

Key Contacts

This position interacts with both internal and external contacts, including Production Manager, SHEQ Director, Procurement Manager, Finance Team, Customers and Suppliers.

Project Planning & Execution

Lead end-to-end project management for industrial controls manufacturing, from design handoff to final delivery.

Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation schedules.

Coordinate with engineering, procurement, manufacturing and quality teams.

Technical Oversight

Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.

Ensure compliance with relevant standards.

Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues during production.

Bids & Proposals

Reviewing the client Request for Quotation (RFQ) to understand scope and deliverables

Writing clear, compelling technical and commercial proposals, including compliance matrices, project timelines, and value propositions.

Engage in clarification sessions and participate in both pre- and post-bid reviews as needed.

Stakeholder Communication

Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams and external clients.

Provide regular project updates, risk assessments, and mitigation plans.

Manage scope adjustments effectively.

Quality & Compliance

Responsible for ensuring all products meet quality standards and customer specifications.

Ensure that testing, inspection, and documentation processes are completed fully prior to practical completion of the project.

Preparing for audits or debriefs if required.

Continuous Improvement

Identify operational inefficiencies and lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity and reducing costs.

Actively support lean manufacturing practices and process optimisation on the factory floor.

Assist in collecting and analysing manufacturing data to support business intelligence and informed decision-making.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• More than 5 years of project management experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably involving control panels or electrical assembly.
• Proficient in project management software, including Microsoft Project, ERP platforms, Primavera P6, and Power BI.
• PMP certification is preferred or currently being pursued.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

Work Environment:

• Combination of office and factory floor environments based at LCA Group’s advanced manufacturing facility based in Hawarden
• Occasional travel to customer sites or suppliers may be required.