Project Manager (Mechanical Engineering)

Job Title: Project Manager (Mechanical Engineering)

Location: Halifax
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 DOE + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business delivering complex, high-value projects within a demanding environment.

This role requires a confident, hands-on Project Manager who can take ownership, challenge stakeholders when required, and drive projects through to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects from award through to delivery.
• Own project schedules, budgets, and overall project performance.
• Maintain and manage project risk registers, identifying and mitigating project risks.
• Hold internal teams accountable for project deliverables and deadlines.
• Monitor project costs, forecasts, and financial health.
• Lead customer meetings and provide regular project updates.
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to customer expectations.

What I’m Looking For

Essential:

• Minimum 5 years Project Management experience.
• APM, Prince2, or equivalent qualification.
• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments.
• Mechanical engineering background or strong mechanical bias.
• Strong risk management experience, including ownership of project risk registers.
• Experience managing project finances, budgets, forecasts, and reporting.
• Comfortable working under pressure and managing demanding schedules.
• Confident communicating with senior stakeholders and customers.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Desirable:

• Experience using Microsoft Project.
• Customer-facing project delivery experience.
• Background in heavy engineering or complex manufacturing environments.

What’s on Offer

• £50,000 – £60,000 DOE
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Genuine opportunities for career progression

Interested?

If you’re a driven Project Manager with a mechanical engineering background who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking full ownership of project delivery, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Tracie Norton for a confidential discussion.