Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Position: Project Manager (Permanent)
Futures are looking to appoint a Project Manager for a Manufacturing business based in Leed. The Project Manager is suited to someone who has progressed from hands-on mechanical engineering into project leadership and is comfortable managing technically complex projects from concept through to delivery.

You’ll be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of mechanical engineering projects, working cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, procurement, and client stakeholders. The focus is on ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification, while maintaining high engineering and safety standards.

The role:

Managing mechanical engineering projects from initiation through to completion
Developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, and budgets
Coordinating internal engineering teams and external suppliers
Acting as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders
Identifying and mitigating technical, commercial, and delivery risks
Ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements
Reporting project progress, costs, and milestones to senior stakeholders
The ideal Candidate:

Have a degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering
Have moved into a Project Manager / Project Engineer / Project Lead role
Have experience delivering mechanically biased engineering projects
Are confident working with drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
Have strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Are organised, commercially aware, and delivery-focused
Formal project management qualifications (PRINCE2, PMP, APM) are beneficial but not essential if you have strong practical project delivery experience. Click apply now if this sounds like you