Job Description
Senior Fabrication / Engineering Project Manager
Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8:15am-4:45pm, Friday 8:00am-2:00pm
Location: Barnsley
We are recruiting on behalf of a growing, custom manufacturing business supported by new ownership. They are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Fabrication / Engineering Project Manager to lead complex, bespoke metal fabrication projects from concept through to delivery.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being close to the shop floor while managing technical, commercial, and customer-facing aspects of engineered projects.
The Role
Key responsibilities will include:
1. Managing custom metal fabrication and job shop engineering projects
2. Creating, reviewing, and approving detailed fabrication drawings
3. Working extensively with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar
4. Leading projects from RFQ and estimating support through production, QA, and final delivery
5. Translating customer requirements into manufacturable designs and clear shop-floor documentation
6. Applying strong knowledge of fabrication processes including laser, plasma, and waterjet cutting, forming, machining, welding, and finishing