Project Manager – High-Profile Engineering Projects
Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: £45,000–£50,000 + Benefits
What’s in it for you
Join a forward-thinking engineering organisation that’s growing steadily and delivering complex, high-value technical projects across the UK. You’ll have full ownership from project kick-off through to customer handover, managing technically challenging work with real impact. Expect variety, responsibility, and a supportive culture where initiative and improvement are genuinely encouraged.
The Role
As Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering multiple engineering projects. You’ll work closely with internal design teams and external stakeholders, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and technical standards are consistently met. The position combines technical understanding with customer engagement and day-to-day project leadership.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing projects from contract award through to completion and handover
* Coordinating project documentation, schedules, and resources
* Acting as the main contact for customer and supplier communication
* Identifying and managing risks and opportunities throughout each project
* Driving progress through regular reporting and project reviews
* Supporting continuous improvement across processes and delivery
About You
You’ll bring solid Project Management experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment and a strong mechanical understanding. Formal engineering qualifications and certifications such as PRINCE2 or APM would be advantageous. You’re highly organised, customer-focused, and confident working across multiple projects. Proficiency in Microsoft 365, a full UK driving licence, and eligibility for SC Clearance are essential.
Hours: 37.5 per week (Mon–Fri, 08:30–17:00)
Type: Full-time, permanent
If you’re looking for a Project Management role where you can truly take ownership and influence outcomes within a growing technical business, apply in confidence to learn more.