Project Manager
Loughborough
£50,000 - £55,000
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
The role:
As Project Manager, you will take full ownership of a range of engineering projects, acting as the key point of contact both internally and externally from initial concept through to final delivery, managing projects across design, manufacturing and installation.
This is a standalone position, working closely with sales, production and engineering teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to customer specification.
You will typically manage around 4–5 projects at any one time, with project values reaching up to £1.5 million and durations ranging from 3 months to 2 years.
Your Responsibilities will include:
• Managing projects through the full lifecycle – from concept through to delivery
• Scheduling and coordinating engineering approvals and manufacturing processes
• Overseeing multiple projects at different stages simultaneously
• Managing project documentation and ensuring accurate reporting
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and internal teams to drive progress
• Managing costs including materials, labour and subcontractors
• Supporting site installations, including coordination of equipment and contractors
• Working closely with the design team via the Design Manager
• Ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, on time and within budget
Qualifications & Experience:
• Proven Project Management experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Experience overseeing site installations and working with subcontractors
• Strong commercial awareness and cost management experience
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel essential)
• Experience using or understanding Sage 200 (advantageous)
• Exposure to electrical elements within projects (desirable)
The Benefits:
• Competitive salary: £50k – £55k (dependent on experience)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension
• 37.5-hour working week (flexible start/finish times)
• Office-based role with potential flexibility
• Opportunity to take ownership of a critical function within the business
• Clear progression into a leadership position as the team grows
• Training and development opportunities (internal and external courses)
• Involvement in technically challenging, high-value projects
The company:
Our client is a is a well-established and growing engineering business specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of heavy-duty fabricated products.
Operating across industries such as power generation, petrochemical, rail and marine, they deliver bespoke solutions.
With over 50 employees and a turnover of £15–20 million, the business has built a strong reputation as a niche expert in its field. All projects are delivered in-house, from design through to manufacture and installation, giving them full control over quality and delivery.
Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are now looking to appoint a commercially minded Project Manager to take ownership of a significant portion of their project delivery function.
How to Apply:
If you are a hands-on, commercially aware Project Manager looking to take ownership of high-value engineering projects, we want to hear from you.
Please send your CV to Matt Taylor at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information.
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