In brief
This project manager role oversees the delivery of specialist pharmaceutical containment equipment within an engineering business. The work involves coordinating design and production teams while managing project budgets, customer relationships and commercial performance from initial handover to final closure.
Best for
Engineering project managers with experience in air movement or ventilation systems.
Non-negotiable
HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification required.
Worth knowing
This is a site-based role with core hours of 9.30am to 3.30pm.
What you need
Required
Engineering project management
Clearly required in the listing
Air movement equipment
Clearly required in the listing
Customer communication
Strongly implied by the listing
Commercial skills
Strongly implied by the listing
Mechanical Engineering HNC/HND
Clearly required in the listing
Mechanical systems understanding
Clearly required in the listing
Electrical systems understanding
Clearly required in the listing
Preferred
Bespoke machinery experience
Strongly implied by the listing
Pharmaceutical equipment experience
Strongly implied by the listing
Containment systems experience
Strongly implied by the listing
Your day-to-day
Deliver project requirements
Clearly stated in the job description.
Coordinate project teams
Clearly stated in the job description.
Manage customer relationships
Clearly stated in the job description.
Monitor project financials
Clearly stated in the job description.
Lead project reviews
Clearly stated in the job description.
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Salary: £45,000–£55,000, plus a 10% performance-related bonus and a yearly increase Hours: 38.75 hours per week with flexible start and finish times Working arrangement: Site-based Join an engineering business delivering specialist pharmaceutical containment equipment, with a growing pipeline that includes projects in the nuclear sector. You’ll manage projects from sales handover through design, manufacture, testing, installation and commissioning, taking ownership of delivery, customer relationships and commercial performance. The role Deliver projects against agreed budgets, schedules, quality and safety requirements. Coordinate mechanical and electrical design, procurement, fabrication, assembly and commissioning teams. Act as the main customer contact, managing expectations, progress updates and project changes. Monitor costs, forecasts, invoicing and risks, protecting project profitability. Lead project reviews, support acceptance testing and manage successful handover and closure. About you A track record of managing engineering projects and delivering against time, cost and performance targets. Experience with air movement, ventilation, air handling or filtration equipment. Strong customer communication, coordination and commercial skills. A HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent qualification. An understanding of mechanical and electrical/control systems. Experience with bespoke machinery, pharmaceutical equipment or containment systems would be valuable. Candidates with transferable airflow experience and a demonstrated ability to learn quickly are also encouraged to apply. Benefits 10% performance-related bonus. Flexible hours, with core hours of 9.30am–3.30pm and the option to finish from 1.45pm on Fridays when weekly hours have been completed. 24 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after one year, then by one day every five years of service, up to 30 days. Christmas and New Year shutdown. Westfield personal healthcare. Life cover from your first day. Pension with total contributions of 9%. Free parking. This is a site-based role. Occasional home working may be agreed at the manager’s discretion. If you feel you tick most of the boxes above but miss the mark on some others, you are still encouraged to apply
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