Project manager

Project Manager |  Burton  | 12‑Month Contract

The Opportunity –

Ford & Stanley are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the site on a 12‑month contract, supporting a high‑volume engineering programme focused on gearboxes and transmission systems.

You will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring delivery from initial scope through to completion, within a technically sensitive rail engineering environment. This is a hands‑on, site‑based role requiring strong coordination, delivery focus, and the ability to manage complex engineering workstreams.

Responsibilities –

Manage projects end‑to‑end, from definition and planning through execution, delivery, and close‑out
Coordinate closely with engineering, production, supply chain, quality, and site teams to drive progress
Deliver projects involving gearboxes, drivetrains, and transmission systems, ensuring technical requirements are clearly understood
Maintain and update project plans, schedules, actions, and risk registers
Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and selected external suppliers
Track and report project progress, escalating issues or risks where appropriate
Ensure all work aligns with rail industry standards, quality requirements, and internal governance

The Candidate –

Essential –

Proven experience working as a Project Manager within an engineering, manufacturing, or rail environment
Demonstrable exposure to gearboxes, transmissions, drivetrains, or power transmission systems
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast‑paced setting
Comfortable working with technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation
Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills
Able to work 5 days per week on site
Desirable –

Background in rail, rolling stock, heavy engineering, automotive, or similar regulated industries
Experience working within OEM, overhaul, retrofit, or life‑extension programmes
Contract Project Management experience within engineering environments

Location –

Barton – 5 days on site

Working Hours –

Monday to Thursday: Standard site hours
Friday: Early finish 08:00 – 16:30

Contract –

12‑month contract

About Ford & Stanley –

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