Position: Senior Project Manager Location: Liverpool Salary: £55,000-£65,000 This is a pivotal role for an experienced Project Manager looking to take ownership of high-value, technically complex projects in the pharmaceutical engineering sector. You'll join a collaborative and agile team environment, where your leadership will directly influence project success and customer satisfaction. Job Overview Take full ownership of bespoke pharmaceutical engineering projects from initial handover to client delivery Lead planning, scheduling, and budgeting activities across multiple concurrent projects Define scope, deliverables, and key milestones with internal teams and clients Identify and manage project risks, changes, and issues effectively Serve as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring consistent and professional communication Coordinate internal teams across Engineering, Procurement, Assembly, and Quality to ensure timely execution Oversee FATs, site installations, and commissioning activities Ensure all project documentation and deliverables meet regulatory and technical requirements Manage project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control Support negotiation and management of scope changes, variations, and commercial agreements Ensure projects are delivered in full compliance with GMP, ISO 9001, and relevant safety standards Lead and contribute to continuous improvement in project delivery processes Set an example in leadership, communication, and professionalism within the project delivery team Requirements Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline Extensive experience managing engineering or manufacturing projects Experience delivering capital equipment or turnkey solutions (pharma or process industries ideal) Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) is desirable Comfortable working in SME environments with a hands-on, adaptable approach Strong background in cross-functional project coordination Proven leadership and stakeholder management capabilities Commercially aware, with solid budgeting and forecasting experience Knowledge of GMP, ISO 9001, and regulated industry compliance standards Proficiency in project planning tools such as Microsoft Project Clear customer focus and proactive expectation management Salary & Benefits Salary: £55,000-£65,000 depending on experience Pension: 4% employer / 4% employee contributions Holidays: 25 days bank holidays Additional Benefits: RAC Breakdown Cover Death in Service (4x salary) Income Protection for long-term sickness Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Discounts at major retailers Access to a comprehensive health & wellbeing app (virtual GP, mental health support, lifestyle advice) Hybrid working: Remote on Wednesdays and Fridays Flexible hours: Start between 7:30-9:30 AM, finish between 4:00-5:30 PM Option to finish at 1 PM on Fridays by accruing time 5 flexible remote working days per year (bookable on any day) Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.