An established and growing engineering and controls business is seeking an experienced Project Manager to play a critical role in the successful delivery of complex projects. This position combines team leadership, client-facing responsibility, and commercial awareness, with genuine scope to influence delivery and business growth.
This role will suit a Project Manager who enjoys leading people, building strong client relationships, and taking ownership across the full project lifecycle.
The RoleAs Project Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality. While strong project controls are essential, the role places particular emphasis on people management, client engagement, and business development support.
Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Management
Provide clear leadership and direction to multi-disciplinary project teams
Allocate resources effectively based on skills, workload, and project needs
Coach, mentor, and support team development
Resolve conflicts and manage performance through regular reviews
Promote open, effective communication across teams
Client Relations
Act as a primary point of contact for clients
Lead and facilitate client meetings and project reviews
Proactively manage client expectations and satisfaction
Resolve client issues efficiently and professionally
Business Development
Identify new business opportunities through client engagement and market awareness
Support proposal and presentation development
Maintain and grow existing client relationships
Attend industry events and networking opportunities
Project Planning & Delivery
Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
Develop and manage realistic project plans and schedules
Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting
Communicate progress and updates to all stakeholders
Budget & Commercial Management
Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost control
Track expenditure and implement efficiencies where possible
Produce financial reports outlining budget vs actuals
Quality, Risk & Reporting
Ensure projects meet agreed quality standards
Track KPIs and prepare regular status reports
Escalate risks and issues appropriately
Drive continuous improvement and best practice
Work in accordance with Health & Safety best practice
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 27001 standards
About You
Proven experience as a Project Manager within an engineering, automation, controls or technical environment
Strong people leadership and stakeholder management skills
Commercially aware with experience managing budgets and forecasts
Confident working across delivery, PMO, and client-facing responsibilities
Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused
Why Apply?This is an excellent opportunity to join a business delivering high-impact engineering projects, where you’ll have real ownership, influence, and the chance to shape teams, processes, and client relationship. If this is for you, click apply today