Senior Project Manager Engineer

Job Overview

The Senior Project Manager Engineer is responsible for leading the delivery of capital investment projects across the Swindon manufacturing facility, initially supporting the implementation of a new Thermofit Molding Value Stream as part of a multi-million investment programme.

The role will manage the full project lifecycle from concept and specification through procurement, installation, commissioning and final handover. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, EHS, Industrial Engineering and external suppliers, the successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in compliance with all regulatory and company requirements.

Your new role:

· Leading engineering projects from concept through to operational handover, ensuring delivery against agreed scope, budget, timeline and business objectives.

· Developing equipment specifications in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering and Technical teams.

· Supporting supplier selection and procurement activities alongside Indirect Procurement.

· Obtaining supplier quotations, evaluating technical solutions and developing project cost estimates and budgets.

· Preparing CAPEX submissions, including financial justification, project scope and expenditure forecasts.

· Raising purchase orders using SAP for purchasing of equipment and contractor services.

· Managing project schedules, resources, risks and stakeholder communications.

· Producing engineering designs, manufacturing cell layouts and CAD drawings to support project implementation, with 3D modelling capability considered advantageous.

· Working with Industrial Engineering and Continuous Improvement teams to develop Value Stream and Workstation layouts using lean manufacturing principles.

· Coordinating equipment delivery, installation, commissioning, validation and production readiness activities.

· Supervising contractors and internal resources during installation activities and ensuring adherence to site safety requirements.

· Reviewing and approving Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and ensuring compliance with Permit to Work processes.

· Supporting training activities and operational handover alongside Manufacturing Engineering teams.

· Managing engineering change requests and ensuring all project documentation complies with quality, regulatory and internal change management requirements.

· Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and company standards relating to machinery safety, CE/UKCA requirements, CDM regulations, PUWER regulations, machine guarding, control reliability and contractor management.

· Building effective relationships across all levels of the organisation, from shop floor operators to senior leadership, to ensure successful project delivery.

· Providing wider engineering project support across the site following implementation of the new value stream.

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