About the Role
Job Title: Project Manager Location: Accrington, Lancashire BB5 4EF Salary: Permanent: £45k to £60k per annum. Working Hours: 38 hours per week About the Role: We are looking for a Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex bespoke machinery and special purpose equipment projects. You will take ownership of projects from order intake through design engineering, manufacture, and final delivery, ensuring successful outcomes for both the customer and the business. This role requires a commercially aware Project Manager with a strong background in technical manufacturing environments, ideally involving the design, build and delivery of custom machinery or capital equipment. Projects involve the design and manufacture of bespoke automated machinery and engineered equipment, delivered from concept through to build, factory acceptance testing and final customer handover. Key ResponsibilitiesTake full ownership of end-to-end delivery of bespoke machinery projectsManage project schedules, costs, resources, and technical deliveryCoordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams including mechanical design, electrical, controls, and manufacturingAct as the primary customer interface, managing technical discussions and project updatesIdentify and manage project risks, scope changes, and commercial implicationsEnsure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specificationSupport key project milestones including design reviews, build phases, FAT, and deliveryRequired Experience10 years’ experience in Project Management within an engineering or technical manufacturing environmentProven experience delivering bespoke machinery, special purpose machinery, automation systems, or capital equipmentStrong understanding of engineering design, manufacturing processes, and project deliveryExperience managing complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projectsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsComfortable operating in a customer-facing project leadership roleExperience in MOD contracts would be beneficia but not essential.This contract would suit a hands-on Project Manager who enjoys working closely with engineering teams and taking ownership of technically challenging bespoke machinery projects. Benefits:Company pension scheme259 hrs holiday per yearFlexible working patternsHealth Cash Plan (after successful completion of probationary period)Death in Service Benefit (3 x annual salary)Free on-site parking