Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Position: Project Manager (Permanent)
Location: Ardleigh

Project Manager - Engineering

Location:

UK (with occasional travel)
Job Type: Permanent

A growing engineering business specialising in high-pressure air and gas systems is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver a range of technical projects across the UK.

The Role

You’ll take full ownership of projects from contract kick-off through to final customer handover, working closely with internal engineering teams, customers, and suppliers.

Key responsibilities:

* End-to-end project delivery

* Primary point of contact for customers and suppliers

* Project planning, resource coordination, and progress reporting

* Managing risks, opportunities, KPIs, and documentation

* Chairing project review meetings and supporting quality audits

* Supporting continuous improvement across project delivery

* Occasional travel to customer sites and Europe

About You

* Proven Project Management experience in an engineering environment

* Strong mechanical understanding

* Engineering qualification (highly desirable)

* Customer-facing experience

* Comfortable using Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Project)

* Eligible for SC Clearance

* Full UK driving licence and valid passport

Desirable: PRINCE2 / APM certification