Project Manager

Project Manager - Engineering & Manufacturing

First Achieve Engineering are proudly supporting a leading UK-based manufacturer in their search for an experienced Project Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering complex engineering projects for high-integrity equipment used across sectors such as Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Nuclear and Water.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will be pivotal in driving operational excellence - ensuring all projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in line with customer expectations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to coordinate internal and external activities, proactively manage risk, and maximise project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of projects, tracking progress, budget, and risks while liaising with Operational Management to align internal, supply chain, and subcontract activities with contract schedules and budgets.
• Monitor project performance against contract plans, taking appropriate corrective actions to meet timelines and margin expectations.
• Identify and assess contract risks/opportunities, implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Provide regular contract status reports and support formal reviews in line with milestone schedules.
• Lead post-project reviews and "lessons learned" sessions to inform future improvements across sales, engineering, purchasing, and production.
• Contribute to the development of standardised project management processes and tools.
• Support bid activities by evaluating compliance, risk, and planning requirements, setting up frameworks for delivery.
• Ensure full compliance with client specifications and relevant industry standards.

About You

• Degree, Higher National Qualification, or Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering, Project Management, or relevant industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in project management within a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• UK Passport holder (dual nationality is acceptable, but primary nationality must be British).
• Excellent knowledge of project and risk management principles.
• Strong commercial awareness and sound decision-making ability.
• A confident communicator with effective interpersonal skills across all levels.
• Proactive, motivated, and team-oriented.
• Ideally certified as PRINCE2® Practitioner, APM PMQ, or equivalent.

Note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working options
• Excellent training and career development support
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase more
• Contributory pension with life assurance
• Hybrid working policy (role dependent)
• Reward and recognition schemes
• Health cash plan (optical, dental, etc.)
• Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee discounts for high street and online retailers