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:
Managing custom metal fabrication and job shop engineering projects
Creating, reviewing, and approving detailed fabrication drawings
Working extensively with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar
Leading projects from RFQ and estimating support through production, QA, and final delivery
Translating customer requirements into manufacturable designs and clear shop-floor documentation
Applying strong knowledge of fabrication processes including laser, plasma, and waterjet cutting, forming, machining, welding, and finishing
Ensuring GD&T, tolerancing, and material specifications are correctly applied
Coordinating closely with production managers, weld supervisors, machinists, and external suppliers
Driving design-for-manufacturability improvements to reduce cost, lead times, and rework
Using ERP/MRP systems for job tracking within a job shop environment
Promoting safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the shop floor
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
Extensive experience within custom metal fabrication or job shop engineering
Strong CAD capability and experience approving fabrication drawings
Sound understanding of welding standards and fabrication codes (AWS, ASME, ISO, or equivalent)
Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong technical communicator able to bridge customers, engineering, and production teams
Organised, detail-driven, and commercially aware
Hands-on, approachable, and comfortable spending time on the shop floor
Decisive, accountable, and solutions-focused
Structure & Progression
Role reports directly into site leadership at Site Director or Managing Director level
Opportunity to influence engineering and fabrication strategy during a period of growth
Strong autonomy and visibility across the business
Package & Benefits
£40,000 to £50,000 basic salary
Pension scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
If interested please apply or contact me via email for a confidental chat:
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