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Project Manager

Location:
Derby, UK
Salary:
55000 - 65000 GBP / Annually

Description

An established and growing engineering and controls business is seeking an experienced Project Manager to play a critical role in the successful delivery of complex projects. This position combines team leadership, client-facing responsibility, and commercial awareness, with genuine scope to influence delivery and business growth.

This role will suit a Project Manager who enjoys leading people, building strong client relationships, and taking ownership across the full project lifecycle.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality. While strong project controls are essential, the role places particular emphasis on people management, client engagement, and business development support.

Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Management

  • Provide clear leadership and direction to multi-disciplinary project teams

  • Allocate resources effectively based on skills, workload, and project needs

  • Coach, mentor, and support team development

  • Resolve conflicts and manage performance through regular reviews

  • Promote open, effective communication across teams

Client Relations

  • Act as a primary point of contact for clients

  • Lead and facilitate client meetings and project reviews

  • Proactively manage client expectations and satisfaction

  • Resolve client issues efficiently and professionally

Business Development

  • Identify new business opportunities through client engagement and market awareness

  • Support proposal and presentation development

  • Maintain and grow existing client relationships

  • Attend industry events and networking opportunities

Project Planning & Delivery

  • Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables

  • Develop and manage realistic project plans and schedules

  • Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies

  • Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting

  • Communicate progress and updates to all stakeholders

Budget & Commercial Management

  • Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost control

  • Track expenditure and implement efficiencies where possible

  • Produce financial reports outlining budget vs actuals

Quality, Risk & Reporting

  • Ensure projects meet agreed quality standards

  • Track KPIs and prepare regular status reports

  • Escalate risks and issues appropriately

  • Drive continuous improvement and best practice

  • Work in accordance with Health & Safety best practice

  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 27001 standards

 About You

  • Proven experience as a Project Manager within an engineering, automation, controls or technical environment

  • Strong people leadership and stakeholder management skills

  • Commercially aware with experience managing budgets and forecasts

  • Confident working across delivery, PMO, and client-facing responsibilities

  • Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused

 

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business delivering high-impact engineering projects, where you’ll have real ownership, influence, and the chance to shape teams, processes, and client relationship. If this is for you, click apply today! 

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Job Overview
Job Title:
Project Manager
Contract:
Full Time, Permanent
Location:
Derby, UK
Industry:
Engineering, Utilities
Salary:
55000 - 65000 GBP / Annually
Posted:
6 days ago

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