Engineering Project Manager

  • Permanent
  • Derby, Derbyshire
  • Posted: 10th November 2026
  • Salary: £60000.00 - £70000.00 per annum + Dependent on Experience
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH18051
  • Industry:
  • Location: Derby, Derbyshire
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Skills: Engineering Project Manager, Project Manager

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Engineering Project Manager to join a market-leading, internationally listed PLC manufacturing organisation.

The position has a basic salary of up to £70,000 (dependent on experience) and will lead the delivery of multi-million-pound CAPEX projects for machinery installation and production line commissioning.

As Engineering Project Manager, you will lead complex capital projects from initial scope and specification, through to installation, commissioning and handover, working with the management of a range of sites across the business to safely and successfully complete projects and maximise the benefit to the business of the investments.

What’s in it for you as Engineering Project Manager?

  • Up to £70,000 basic salary dependent on experience
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Annual performance-related bonus of up to 18%
  • Private healthcare
  • Company pension up to 10% if you contribute 6%
  • Permanent position with a market-leading manufacturing organisation
  • Major ongoing investment across UK manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities of Engineering Project Manager

  • Leading multi-million-pound engineering and CAPEX projects
  • Managing installation and commissioning of new machinery and production lines
  • Coordinating contractors, suppliers and engineering partners
  • Managing contractors on site
  • Managing project programmes, budgets, resources and risks
  • Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and site safety requirements
  • Developing technical specifications and managing equipment suppliers
  • Reporting project progress, expenditure and key milestones to senior stakeholders.

About You as Engineering Project Manager:

  • Previous experience of large projects (£1m+) within an industrial environment, preferably within FMCG, Automotive or Heavy industry
  • Experience of machinery installation and commissioning
  • Demonstrable strong drive to meet targets and move projects forwards in challenging circumstances
  • Experienced in preparing and implementing project plans across business segments
  • Ability to produce executive reports to demonstrate project progress and advise on pinch points
  • Strong contractor and supplier management experience
  • Good working knowledge of CDM Regulations
  • Degree/Equivalent in relevant discipline or Apprentice trained with an HNC/Degree qualification/Time served
  • NEBOSH or alternative qualification or experience of CDM regulations

Please apply now for further information and a confidential discussion…

 
 

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