Projects Manager
Totton, Southampton
Up to £56,000 plus car
Car allowance or vehicle
office-based with frequent site travel
About the Role
An established engineering business within the industrial process cooling and HVAC sector is seeking a Projects Engineer to support the delivery of technically complex cooling solutions across the UK and occasionally overseas.
Based from offices in Totton, Southampton, this role will involve regular travel to customer sites nationwide, with occasional international travel depending on project requirements. You will take ownership of projects from initial design review through installation and commissioning, ensuring delivery to agreed scope, programme, and budget.
This is a fast-paced, customer-facing position, well suited to an engineer who enjoys variety, responsibility, and direct involvement in technically challenging projects.
Please note: Due to the nature of some customer environments, applicants must be eligible to pass UK Security Clearance (SC) or, at minimum, an enhanced DBS check.
Key Responsibilities
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
Act as the technical point of contact for customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal sales teams
Build and maintain strong working relationships throughout the project lifecycle
Attend site visits to support project scoping, technical assessments, and costings
Clearly communicate engineering solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Manage a high volume, small scale of project-related communicationProject Delivery
Manage procurement of equipment and specialist subcontract services
Support structured project handovers, confirming scope, timelines, and commercial requirements
Develop project plans and resolve technical issues during delivery
Coordinate equipment deliveries, subcontractors, and site activities
Oversee installation and commissioning of industrial cooling systems
Supervise engineers and site teams, ensuring compliance with health & safety and contractual obligationsCommercial & Technical Control
Maintain financial control of assigned projects, including budgets and cost tracking
Allocate resources effectively across multiple concurrent projects
Provide ongoing technical support to customers and internal sales teams
Review designs and identify risks, improvements, or value-engineering opportunities
Skills & Experience
Background in project management and delivery
Experience of managing installations projects for commercial cooling, chilling or heating systems - this is essential
Must have good mechanical engineering appreciation
Must be able to confidently read complex engineering drawings
Proficient in Microsoft Office and CAD software
Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK with willingness to travel regularly across the south of the UK
Ability to pass DBS checks
Must be eligible to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship or a visa
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
A supportive engineering-led environment focused on development and technical excellence
Clear progression opportunities within a global engineering group, offering long-term career development, international exposure, and the chance to work on industry-leading projects
At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.
We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.
Our commitment:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes