Project Manager

Project Manager - Multiple Engineering Projects Christchurch, Dorset Up to £55,000 plus pension plus wider package 37.5 hours per week Are you an experienced Project Manager who enjoys variety and pace or a Project Engineer who has been running smaller schemes and feels ready for that next proper step into full project management? This is a great opportunity to join a Global Engineering Company in Christchurch where you will look after a portfolio of projects rather than one huge programme. It is busy, interesting work with lots of customer interaction plus plenty of scope to put your own stamp on how projects are delivered. The Project Manager role You will join the operations function as a Project Manager with responsibility for planning, executing and delivering multiple projects at the same time. The work sits in a technical engineering environment so you will be close to design, production and site activity. Typical portfolio size can be 15 to 20 live projects at any one time. Values and complexity vary so you will need to be comfortable spinning several plates and prioritising effectively. Key points include: Own the project from order through to completion and warranty Define and maintain project schedules with clear milestones Coordinate activities across engineering, planning, procurement, production and site teams Lead regular project meetings to review progress, risks and budgets Act as the primary point of contact for the customer throughout the project lifecycle Monitor cost and hours against budget and highlight deviations early Manage contract changes then liaise with commercial or sales colleagues where required Ensure quality documentation and inspection records are completed before shipping Work with logistics to organise packing and shipping in line with contractual terms Support site activities for installation and commissioning when needed Close projects out properly so lessons learned feed into continuous improvementYou will be encouraged to challenge how things are done, suggest improvements and help refine the way projects are delivered. About You You do not need to have managed mega projects. What matters is that you can handle a busy portfolio of work, keep on top of the detail and communicate clearly with both customers and internal teams. The ideal background would be: Experience as a Project Manager within an engineering & manufacturing / assembly environment Or a Project Engineer who has owned their own projects and wants a formal Project Manager role Engineering Qualification (Degree, HNC or HND) Proven ability to manage multople projects at the same time Comfortable working with multidisciplinary teams such as design, production and supply chain Strong problem solver with a practical mindset and a calm approach under pressure Able to build good relationships with customers and stakeholders Financial awareness around budgets, cost control and variation management Working knowledge of health and safety expectations on engineering projects Confident user of standard IT and business systems What is on offer Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience Pension plus wider benefits package 37.5 hour working week Collaborative operations team where people share knowledge then help each other out Stable sector with long term customers and repeat business Location: Christchurch, Dorset and commutable from: Bournemouth, Poole, Ringwood, New Milton, Southampton, Salisbury, Dorchester and surrounding areas (circa 60 minutes drive If you like the idea of variety, responsibility and proper ownership of your projects this could suit you very well. If this sounds like it could be a good move for you, please apply below with your CV or a brief summary of your experience. To find out more about Progressive please visit