Project Manager - Engineering & Manufacturing

First Achieve Engineering are proudly supporting a leading UK-based manufacturer in their search for an experienced Project Manager. With a strong heritage and global reach, this organisation supplies high-integrity equipment across industries including Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Nuclear, and Water.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering complex engineering projects within a world-class manufacturing environment.

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of engineering projects - ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and in line with customer expectations. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risks, and drive operational excellence while supporting continuous improvement across the business.

• Manage a portfolio of projects, monitoring progress, budgets, and risks while coordinating internal teams, supply chains, and subcontractors.

• Track project performance against plans, taking corrective action where necessary to meet delivery and margin expectations.

• Identify and mitigate risks while capitalising on opportunities to improve outcomes.

• Provide regular status updates and support formal reviews in line with milestone schedules.

• Lead post-project reviews and share lessons learned to improve future performance.

• Contribute to the development of standardised project management tools and processes.

• Support bid activities by evaluating compliance, risks, and delivery requirements, establishing frameworks for execution.

• Ensure all projects meet client specifications and industry standards.

• Degree, Higher National Qualification, or Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years'' project management experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment.

• UK Passport holder (dual nationality permitted, primary nationality must be British).

• Strong knowledge of project and risk management principles.

• Commercially aware with sound decision-making skills.

• Confident communicator with the ability to engage at all levels.

• Proactive, motivated, and collaborative.

• Ideally PRINCE2- Practitioner, APM PMQ, or equivalent certification.

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

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Flexible working options & hybrid working (role dependent)

• Excellent training and career development opportunities

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase more

• Contributory pension scheme with life assurance

• Reward and recognition schemes

• Health cash plan (optical, dental, etc.), Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• Employee discounts across high street & online retailers