Position 1 Recruitment is hiring a Project Manager to join a long-established manufacturing client based in Watton.
What’s on Offer:
This is full-time permanent role, Monday to Thursday: 07:30 – 16:30 and Friday 07:30-12:30.
Hybrid working available: 3 days in-office, 2 days from home following probation.
* Company pension scheme
• Sick pay
• Early finish on Fridays
• Hybrid working policy
• Free tea, coffee, milk, and fresh fruit
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• On-site parking
Key Responsibilities:
* Full management of assigned manufacturing contracts for engineered products
* Create, maintain, and manage detailed project plans, including milestones and critical paths
* Lead communication between clients, sub-vendors, project buyers, engineers, and production supervisors
* Manage project risks, changes, procurement, documentation, and reporting
* Control project costs and ensure compliance with inspection and certification requirements
* Attend client meetings both on- and off-site when required
* Ensure project designs meet certification, industry standards, and client specifications
* Support technical bid evaluations and proposal processes
The successful Project Manager will have solid experience in managing complex, multidisciplinary engineering or manufacturing projects in product, ideally within the oil & gas sector or a similarly technical industry. A degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent relevant experience) is essential, along with a strong understanding of engineering documentation, project planning, and stakeholder coordination.
Familiarity with software such as Microsoft AX, Caesar II, STAAD, Creo3 (ProE), AutoCAD, MS Project, and the Microsoft Office suite is highly desirable, although training will be provided where required. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are also key to success in this role.
NOTE: This position is not eligible for sponsorship with this company
Salary description
£48000.00 - £50000.00 per year