Capex Project Manager – Engineering Projects
£48,000 - £52,000
7% Pensioned Matched
25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Flexi Start Times
Life Assurance 4 x Salary
Health Cash Plan
Various Employee Schemes
Ref: BP 198
Location: West Midlands
Out client is looking for a driven and technically skilled Project Manager with a passion for delivering high-impact capital investment projects. Someone who can thrive in a fast-paced industrial environment where innovation, precision, and collaboration are key.
About the Business
Join a leading UK-based manufacturing business with a proud heritage and a strong reputation for quality and innovation. Operating from a state-of-the-art facility in the West Midlands, the company specialises in materials for printing, automotive, and packaging sectors. With a workforce of approximately 180 employees and an annual turnover of around £68 million, the business is committed to continuous improvement, sustainability, and investment in cutting-edge technology.
About the Role
As a Project Manager, you will take ownership of the full lifecycle of capital projects – from initial concept and technical specification through to commissioning, validation, and seamless handover to operations. You’ll be instrumental in shaping the future of a high-performing manufacturing site, delivering projects that enhance capability, efficiency, and safety.
Key Responsibilities for the Project Manager role:
Lead the implementation of capital investment projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope and budget.
Develop project specifications, evaluate technical solutions, and manage supplier selection and negotiations.
Oversee installation, commissioning, and final acceptance testing of new equipment and systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, maintenance, production, and HSE.
Ensure all technical documentation, risk assessments, and training requirements are completed and compliant.
Monitor project progress, generate reports, and manage CAPEX spend and KPIs.
Champion innovation by investigating new technologies and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
Mechanical Engineering qualification
Proven experience managing capital projects in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, utilities, and machinery installation/commissioning.
Proficiency in project planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel) and familiarity with Prince2 or similar methodologies.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Desirable Skills
Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile methodologies.
Working knowledge of CAD and CDM regulations.
Why Join them?
You’ll be part of a forward-thinking engineering team where your expertise will directly influence the success of major infrastructure and technology upgrades. This is a role for someone who enjoys autonomy, thrives on solving complex challenges, and wants to make a tangible impact in a dynamic industrial setting.
ATA Recruitment are working exclusively with this client we will be conducting a short list starting today, we will conduct the 1st interview over the phone and the successful candidates will then be forwarded to our client with our recommendation.
If you wish to be considered for this opportunity then please respond with your intention as we are looking to fill this role in the not-so-distant future, you will then be contacting by one of our Recruitment Consultant who will be able to provide more details.
Contact:
Bhav Patel
Recruitment Consultant
(phone number removed)
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ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website.
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