Project Manager (Engineering)

Portishead

Monday - Friday (days)
£40,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience, with clear progression beyond this)

Easily commutable from: Bristol, Nailsea, Clevedon, Yatton, Cheddar, Weston-super-Mare, Burnham-on-Sea and surrounding areas.

Looking to step up from Project Engineer into a more client-facing role with real ownership?

We're working with a specialist engineering business delivering bespoke process machinery across the UK and Europe.

This role has been created due to increased project demand and a need to support senior Project Managers. It's a great opportunity for someone who wants to move away from purely technical work and get more involved in the full project lifecycle, while still staying close to the engineering side.

You'll start by supporting senior PMs but will quickly progress into managing your own projects.

What you'll be doing

Managing projects from enquiry through to delivery and completion
Acting as the main point of contact for customers throughout
Interpreting client requirements and helping shape project specs
Coordinating internal teams (design, workshop, site engineers)
Supporting quotations, planning and project delivery
Managing timelines, costs and progress against milestones
Overseeing documentation (technical files, RAMS, compliance)
Managing subcontractors and suppliers
Supporting installation and commissioning when required

What you'll need

Background in a Project Engineer or similar role
Around 2+ years' experience delivering engineering projects
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
Good understanding of how projects move from design to install
Comfortable dealing with customers and internal teams
Organised, able to manage multiple projects and priorities
Engineering background (mechanical or electrical bias considered)

Experience with process systems or bespoke engineering solutions would be beneficial.

Why it's worth a look

Clear route into a fully-fledged Project Manager role
Strong engineering-led business (not a purely commercial PM role)
Mix of office, coordination and some site exposure
Ongoing training and development
Private healthcare, pension and life assurance
Supportive, technically strong team

This is a good fit for someone who enjoys the technical side but wants more involvement in clients, project ownership and delivery.

If you'd like to find out more, drop me a message.