Senior Project Manager

About the Role:
As the Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering major engineering and operational improvement projects within a highly specialised manufacturing environment. You will drive cross-functional project teams, engage with stakeholders at all levels, and ensure that outcomes are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

You will play a key leadership role in advancing engineering excellence, process optimisation, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full project lifecycle, from initiation and scoping through to commissioning and handover.
• Manage multi-disciplinary engineering teams and coordinate with design, production, quality, and operations.
• Develop detailed project plans, budgets, schedules, and risk assessments.
• Oversee project governance, documentation, change control, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and manufacturing quality requirements.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, throughput, and product quality.
• Manage contractor performance, procurement deliverables, and vendor relationships.
• Report progress to senior leadership and ensure adherence to strategic timelines.

Minimum Requirements:

• Mechanical BEng Degree (mandatory).
• 8+ years experience in engineering project management within manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, composites, or similar sectors.
• Proven experience leading complex capital, process, or product development projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, manufacturing processes, and engineering principles.
• Excellent project planning, budgeting, and risk management capabilities.
• Advanced communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.

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