8 Mar 2026 1667706 Senior Project Manager - Manufacturing £65,000 - £75,000 per annum (flexible[...]

Overview

Ready to lead high-impact engineering projects and take control of your career growth?

Join a specialist in critical power solutions that’s expanding rapidly after major contract wins and strategic acquisitions. They deliver complex projects for clients across the NHS, data centers, and renewable energy sectors while maintaining a collaborative, family-feel culture. You will be overseeing full-lifecycle projects involving UPS systems, generators, high-voltage power, and regenerative power. If you don’t yet have experience in renewables or regenerative power, they will invest in your training to make you a specialist in this high-growth field.

Step into a Senior Project Manager role where you can own projects end-to-end, fast-track your career toward Directorship, and make a real impact on high-profile engineering initiatives!

Responsibilities

• The successful candidates will manage projects from the initial contract award through to final handover, serving as the primary technical and commercial lead.
• Full lifecycle management: Directing design, installation, and commissioning phases while maintaining the master schedule.
• Technical oversight: Interpreting M&E drawings and managing FAT/SAT (Factory/Site Acceptance Testing) phases.
• Commercial control: Managing project budgets, forecasting costs, and handling variations to protect profitability.
• Safety leadership: Enforcing legislation and approving high-level RAMS to ensure safe delivery in critical environments.
• Stakeholder management: Acting as the lead contact for consultants, subcontractors, and high-end blue-chip clients.

Requirements

• This role requires a seasoned professional who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced M&E environment.
• Experience: Ideally 10+ years of experience as a Project Manager (minimum 6-7 years for exceptional candidates).
• Background: A solid foundation in Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) engineering is essential.
• Versatility: You must be comfortable managing full-lifecycle projects and have the technical literacy to interpret complex system drawings.
• Nice-to-Haves: Project Management certifications or experience with regenerative power/generators is a significant advantage.
• Mobility: As projects are spread across the UK, a willingness to travel to sites is required.

Benefits

• Vehicle: Car allowance of approximately £6,500 per year plus fuel reclaim for business travel.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (3:00 PM finish on Fridays). Hybrid between the office, on site and working from home flexible 2-3 days a week commutable to one of the three locations.
• Training: Full support for professional certifications and specialized regenerative power training.

Salary

• £65,000 - £75,000 per annum (with flexibility for those with deep generator expertise).