Project Manager, Operations Manager

Project Manager - Engineering Projects

Location:

South West England (with some site travel)
Salary:
Competitive | 37.5 hrs/week | Flexible 4- or 5-day week

• Deliver projects end-to-end, managing scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk.
• Lead cross-functional teams and act as the main client contact.
• Own project budgets, forecasts, and change control, developing strong commercial awareness.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and company policies, managing quality documentation.
• Produce reports, chair project meetings, and escape risks with solutions.
• Support junior staff, capture lessons learned, and contribute to continuous improvement.

• HNC/HND or degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a relevant technical discipline.
• Experience delivering projects in an engineering or technical environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and variations.
• Confident communicator with a can‑do attitude and a focus on delivery.
• Comfortable working in a growing SME, spotting ways to improve processes.
• Project Management qualification is desirable but not essential.

• Competitive salary, 25 days holiday + public holidays, 8% pension contribution.
• Health cash plan contribution and bonus/staff wellbeing fund.
• Flexible working patterns and a supportive, professional environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and progression as the business expands.

If you’re ready to step up and own projects in a supportive, dynamic engineering environment, we want to hear from you.