Project Manager - Heavy Engineering

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, internationally recognised engineering business with almost 50 years of success and a global customer base. With over 500 employees worldwide, the company combines long-term stability with innovation, technical expertise and exciting international projects.

They are looking for a Project Manager to play a key role in coordinating international projects from initial enquiry and tender through to delivery. Working closely with overseas sales and manufacturing teams, you'll act as the main technical link, bringing together specialist engineering departments, managing project activities and ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met. A varied, hands-on opportunity offering international exposure, technical involvement and real responsibility.

Project Manager Pay, Hours and Benefits

* £42,000 - £50,000

* Company performance bonus

* 37.5 hours per week (with some flexibility)

* Excellent 10% employer pension, with 0% required from employee

* Private medical cover

* 33 days holiday

* The possibility of joining a company with a great staff retention record - average years’ service being 12 years

Project Manager Candidate Requirements

* Mechanical Engineering qualification with previous experience in a project-related engineering role.

* Background in heavy engineering, mining, plant or equipment design is highly desirable.

* Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks 3D and AutoCAD 2D, including associated data management systems.

* Understanding of engineering manufacturing methods, design standards, codes and specifications.

* Excellent communication, report-writing and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple activities and meet deadlines.

* Analytical, detail-focused and confident working under pressure, with a willingness to travel internationally. PMP certification or working towards it would be advantageous but isn’t essential.

Project Manager Key Responsibilities

* Technical Enquiries & Tenders: Support international teams with equipment selection, calculations, performance data and technical information.

* Tender Preparation: Coordinate 2D drawings, 3D models, project schedules, costings and quotations to support customer proposals.

* Project Coordination: Liaise with internal engineering teams and technical specialists to keep projects, deliverables and deadlines on track.

* Technical Support: Resolve design, drawing and production queries, review customer specifications and assist with equipment-related troubleshooting.

* International Liaison: Act as the key point of contact for overseas colleagues, maintaining regular communication via Teams, email and customer meetings.

* Project Documentation & Reporting: Coordinate technical manuals, spare parts information, project schedules and regular progress updates.

This Project Manager role is commutable from the following areas: Sheffield, Chesterfield, Nottingham, Derby, Worksop, Newark, Mansfield.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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