Project Manager

Project Manager
Industry: Special Purpose Machinery
Salary: £50k-£55k (dependant on experience)
Location: Cambridgeshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a specialist engineering business delivering bespoke special purpose machinery solutions. The company designs and installs complex engineered systems for manufacturing environments, managing projects from initial concept through to installation and commissioning. This is a highly customer-facing role, combining technical understanding with strong project delivery and commercial awareness.

Key Responsibilities:

Take full ownership of projects from order through to final customer acceptance
Develop and maintain detailed project plans
Manage stakeholder expectations and maintain strong customer relationships
Translate customer requirements into clear engineering briefs for design teams
Coordinate with design engineers to ensure accurate CAD models and manufacturing packs
Specify mechanical components including conveyors, motors, and pneumatic systems
Support on-site installation and commissioning activities

Key Skills & Experience:

Experience managing projects within capital equipment, industrial automation, or special purpose machinery environments
Strong technical background in mechanical or manufacturing engineering
Experience delivering full project lifecycle from concept through to commissioning
Understanding of mechanical systems including conveyors, pneumatics, and fabricated structures
Familiarity with CAD systems (SolidWorks preferred)
Willingness to travel both in the UK and internationally when needed

If you're looking to take ownership of technically challenging projects in a fast-paced engineering environment where you can make a real impact from concept through to customer delivery, we'd like to hear from you.