Project Manager

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£40,000–£50,000 a year

Ilkeston

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

On-site

Work setup

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In brief

This project manager role oversees the full lifecycle of custom-engineered industrial solutions, ranging from initial design to final delivery. The work involves coordinating with sales and engineering teams to manage project budgets, timelines, and technical compliance while ensuring all customer requirements are met throughout the process.

Best for

Project engineers seeking career progression into full project management roles within an engineering environment.

Non-negotiable

Strong engineering background with the ability to understand CAD drawings is essential.

Worth knowing

The role operates on a 37-hour week with a 4.5-day schedule, including an early finish on Fridays.

What you need

Required

  • Engineering background

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Engineering principles

    Clearly required in the listing

  • CAD drawing interpretation

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Compliance knowledge

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Project management

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Communication

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Problem-solving

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Resilience

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • SAP

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Microsoft Project

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Microsoft Excel

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Preferred

  • Project management experience

    Strongly implied by the listing

Your day-to-day

  • Manage project lifecycles

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Coordinate design parameters

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Control budgets and schedules

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Review technical documentation

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Manage customer requirements

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Oversee project handovers

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Ensure regulatory compliance

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Plan resource allocation

    Clearly stated in the job description.

What's on offer

25 days holiday
Bank holidays
Company pension plan
Private medical healthcare
Annual profit-related bonus
4.5 day working week
Early Friday finish
Full job description (from employer)⌄

Project Engineer / Manager Nottingham, NG Salary: up to £45,000 Hours: 37 hours per week (4.5 day week, early finish on Fridays) 25 Days + Bank Holidays The company: Our client is a specialist in providing custom-engineered solutions to industries that experience harsh industrial environments, and heavy-duty process’s. Their products are used in industries such as offshore, oil & gas, power generation, cement plants, and metal processing industries. With routes dating back to the 1960’s, they pride themselves on delivering robust, lifetime-supported solutions. The business has plans for growth in the near future, and a team of extremely knowledgeable engineers with a wealth of experience. This business believes in progressing and developing its employees from within, with this role coming available due to the internal promotion of one of their existing members of the team. The Role: In this role, you will be responsible for managing projects from conception to completion, ensuring customer requirements are met, and overseeing the design, delivery, and budget management of projects ranging in value from £5k to £1.2m. You will work closely with the Sales and Design team to ensure smooth delivery of projects and ensure they client’s needs are met at every step of the way. To be successful in this role you should be resilient, able to work well under pressure and have a drive to deliver projects to a high standard This role would be ideal for anybody who is currently in a project manager role, or who is a project engineer, looking for career progression into project management This role is ideally suited to an individual coming from a strong engineering background, as understanding of engineering processes, Compliance, and the ability to understand CAD drawings is essential. Your responsibilities will include: Review and ensure project specifications meet customer needs. Coordinate with the engineering team to define design parameters. Manage timescales, delivery schedules, and project budgets. Review and sign-off on design drawings and material selection. Engage with customers to clarify project requirements. Oversee project handover from sales and ensure seamless transition to engineering and manufacturing. Oversee projects from conception to completion (cradle to grave) Ensure guidelines and regulations are adhered to Using the SAP ERP system for planning resources What we’re looking for in a candidate: Previous engineering experience / background A solid understanding of engineering principles, with some experience in managing and delivering project management preferred. Familiarity with ERP systems, Microsoft Projects, and Excel. Resilient, determined, and able to manage multiple moving parts in complex projects. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Self-driven individual with confident communication skills Ability to work independently from the engineering manager The Benefits: Competitive salary up to £45k DOE 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension plan Private medical healthcare (optional) Annual Profit-related bonus scheme Future progression opportunities within the business Excellent opportunity to get into project management Flexible working hours during the work week Half day on Friday How to Apply: If you are a motivated and experienced Project engineer / Project manager looking to join a growing company, we want to hear from you! Please send your CV to Matt Taylor at or give me a call on (phone number removed) ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

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