Total 8 job vacancies by Catfoss Recruitment Ltd

Our client is a leading engineering business that has been established for over half a century providing mechanical handling solutions to many industries across the globe.

They are looking to strengthen their projects & design team by recruiting an additional project engineer / design engineer to their successful team.

If you have previous design and or project experience within materials handling equipment and are looking to join a highly stable company who can offer a competitive salary then apply now for immediate consideration.

Purpose of Job: Responsible for the engineering and technical disciplines needed to complete a project.

Project Engineer / Design Engineer - Core Skillset

* System layout experience
* SolidWorks + AutoCAD (GA, Design & Detailing)
* Experience with special purpose machinery, ideally conveyors
* Sheet metal, structural and fabrication design
* Solid knowledge of material flow
* Project Management
* Managing costs, BOMs
* ERP/ MRP systems
* Prior experience with recycling equipment ideal but not essential

Design Activities

* To produce general arrangement drawings in 3D and/or 2D for the Projects and Sales departments. This involves the full engineering integration of the company's inhouse products (conveyors, structures and ancillary equipment) with that of specialist third party manufacturers to create a tailored plant layout within the space available without compromising material flow.
* To work with the Sales team or the Projects team to optimise a layout until it reaches the point of Design Freeze at which the customer signs off the GA to allow full project launch.
* To ensure design quality, cost, time and standardisation are appropriately considered throughout the design and delivery process
* To use SolidWorks and AutoCAD as the main design platforms for the above.

Project Engineer / Design Engineer - Project Execution

* Be hands-on, pro-active and own the engineering development of a project from initial concept through design, release, manufacturing, testing and commissioning.
* To model and detail detailed in-house products through to full release to the shopfloor producing detailed manufacturing drawings from 3D models (SolidWorks). This will involve using the Company's standards library and customising if necessary.
* To create and release BOM's (Bill of Materials) within the company MRP system.
* To produce and maintain technical documents for the Engineering and Sales departments, operating manuals, H&S, maintenance etc.
* To define product technical specifications, both internal design standards and legislative/mandated industry standards.
* To attend site to take or check measurements
* To produce technical specifications for in-house products or those we purchase.
* To challenge existing designs and manufacturing methods for the benefit of the Company and the customer.
* To work closely with the Manufacturing department, Project Engineers and Sales team to ensure designed products meet the overall requirements of the business
* To provide full engineering support on the project including at site whenever needed and particularly over Installation, Commissioning and Testing.
* To give full support to the Project Manager over the course of the project and attend site as necessary to ensure the plant/machine is successfully commissioned and customer is delighted.

Assessment and Improvement Duties

* Assess which sales and/or project layouts worked well, and which did not in order to improve the design process for next time.
* Work on the continuous improvement of existing products and processes.

* Make any necessary adjustments to designs to reduce costs wherever possible.
* To analyse the costings of our proposals and projects in comparison to our competitors' Proposals to unlock the differences between what is being offered in order help the Company's Sales department become more effective with its own proposals.
* To remove cost from our proposals by working continuously toward smarter solutions, tighter designs, alternative third-party suppliers and new processing concepts. To add as much functionality to every design, even if the extra functionality is included as priced extras. Our aim is for the most efficient designs with best functionality at the most cost-effective prices.
* To appraise the Sales proposals to ensure the quality of our designs, offers and our approach is always at the highest possible level, visually appealing as possible, clear as possible in its concept to ensure our customers will value it.

Experience & Qualifications

* Experience as a Project Engineer / Design Engineer
* Experience in sheet metal and fabricated product design is essential
* Experience in special purpose machinery design, desirable
* Experience in recycling and associated material flow
* Proficient use of SolidWorks 2022 & AutoCAD 2D
* Basic knowledge of electrical engineering
* Creative and innovative with a desire to improve continuously
* Excellent problem-solving skills
* Able to efficiently communicate both written and oral
* Confident decision-making ability
* HNC or equivalent within mechanical / manufacturing engineering subject

Project Engineer previous suitable job titles: Project Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Draughtsperson, Draughtsman, Draughtswoman, Draughtsperson, Design Project Engineer, Detailer, Mechanical Design Engineer, CAD Draughtsperson, CAD Drafter, Project Manager, Mechanical Project Engineer, Design Technician, Mechanical Design Technician

Please apply ASAP

Catfoss Recruitment Ltd are currently in partnership with a well-established global market leader, dedicated to solving thermal energy problems with high quality solutions across a wide range of industries including food, chemical, metal, pharmaceutical, public sector and marine industries and they are looking to recruit a Project Engineer on a permanent basis.

Convinced that the management of today's energy resources will determine tomorrow's world, we have the following objectives:
* Optimise energy consumption
* Reduce the environmental impact of our industrial customers, by supporting them in all phases of the operation of their boiler room.

We manufacture and supply products and services including fire tube and hot water boilers, burners, process heating, water treatment, space heating, steam generators and thermal oxidation equipment used within a wide range of applications across many different industries and countries.

Project Engineer - The role
* Using the companies manufacturing centres based in Europe for supply of the main equipment and sourcing ancillary equipment locally, you are required to supervise and co-ordinate project planning, design, procurement, build, subcontractors, installation works, despatch to site and commissioning.
* Projects typically range in value between £30k - £2m and may involve equipment supply only, supply and installation, special skid-built equipment and turnkey projects. In most cases, the company's own Service Division will be utilised to carry out the commissioning of each project.

Reporting to the Contracts / Process Engineering Divisional Manager your key responsibilities are as follows:-

Project Engineer - Key responsibilities
* Take overall responsibility for the supervision and administration of the day-to-day activities and coordination of multiple contracts from point of order to final commissioning and handover
* Supervise and co-ordinate planning, design, procurement, build, subcontractors, installation works, despatch to site and commissioning.
* Ensure accurate data is assembled and recorded to enable the procurement and manufacture of equipment to fulfil contractual requirements.
* Control and manage the contractual and commercial requirements of the project.
* Maintain clear liaison between customers, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure contract requirements are met with regards to quality, time and budget.
* Ensure contract financial requirements are adhered to within the time scales specified.

Project Engineer - Experience
Experience is sought within the plant and process engineering field.
Ideal experience would be from within the mechanical contracting services or process engineering with specific reference to steam or high temperature process heating applications.
Additionally:
* Proficiency with MS Office suite of applications.
* NetSuite and Salesforce experience. (Ideal but not essential)
* A track record in working on technology orientated, multi-disciplinary projects.
* Excellent organisational and multi-tasking ability.

Project Engineer - Qualifications
HNC/Degree or equivalent in mechanical or chemical engineering or a process engineering discipline with experience in a compatible industry or a manufacturer of related equipment.

Project Engineer - Communications Skills
The ability to work within a team environment and to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels within the Company structure and with our customers and suppliers.

Project Engineer previous suitable job titles: Contracts Engineer, Contract Engineer, Project Manager, Projects Engineer

Please apply ASAP

Due to current high volumes of applications to our advertised jobs, we are unable to respond to every application. All successful candidates will be contacted as soon as possible.

Catfoss Recruitment Ltd are currently in partnership with a globally respected R&D company that is looking to recruit a Project Manager to their expanding team on a permanent basis.

Our client is recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of business improvement and infrastructure development projects within the Engineering Team in close cooperation with project technical managers.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the successful candidate must have a track record of delivering multiple technical projects simultaneously and within demanding constraints in a project-based technical environment.

Project Manager (Plant facility / Infrastructure upgrades) - What you will get the chance to do:
* Take full ownership of project management assignments from requirements capture and business case to closure.
* Lead multi-disciplinary project teams to successful project outcomes, ensuring business objectives and deadlines are met and within budget.
* Act as first point of contact with the internal customer and be accountable for ensuring all project related deliverables meet required standards on time and within budget.
* Lead and support the preparation of project justifications and business cases, with input of the technical managers including: estimating; risk management; planning and presentation of business proposals to project sponsor and company management.
* Lead project change management process to effectively manage changes to requirements, timescales and associated costs whilst avoiding scope creep.
* Manage resources assigned to the project effectively to ensure successful delivery.
* Support effective cash flow management with the input of the procurement and finance teams, ensuring subcontract payment terms are favourable where possible.
* Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders and senior management - highlighting issues offering effective solutions to overcome them.
* Work in a safe and professional manner and in full compliance with UK law, Health, Safety and Environmental procedures, Quality standards and procedures, Security policies and procedures and (where applicable) those of company business partners.
* Support negotiations with suppliers (working with procurement team and technical experts).

Project Manager - What we would like to see:
* University honours degree or equivalent and experience in a STEM/technically related discipline (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering).
* Project management qualification or ability to demonstrate experience of project management methodologies and tools.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proven experience of project leadership, including clear communications with all stakeholders.
* Understanding of the regulatory framework applying to the delivery of infrastructure projects would be an advantage.
* Ability to capture and manage project requirements, prepare a work breakdown structure, project plan, and resource estimate.
* Proven experience preparing project justification and supporting documentation including pricing estimate(s) and risk and opportunity register(s).
* Confident, self-motivated, as well as imaginative and creative with good problem-solving skills.
* Used to working under pressure and competent in making critical decisions promptly.
* Readily adaptable to rapidly changing circumstances.
* Well-organised with a collaborative approach to problem solving and ability to influence.
* Flexible - occasional international travel and out of hours working may be required.

Project Manager previous suitable job titles: Project Manager, Engineering Project Manager, Technical Project Manager, Project Engineer

The successful candidate must satisfy security clearance requirements - including the last 5 years continual UK residency.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to be part of a successful and professional team operating in a world-class facility.

Competitive salary and benefits to include, Private Healthcare, Life Assurance, Pension and more.

Please apply ASAP

Catfoss Recruitment Ltd are currently in partnership with a cutting-edge technology company that is looking to recruit a Planning and Controls Manager to their expanding team on a permanent basis.

Building on more than two decades of science led research and development, our client designs and manufactures pioneering power generation technology.

What are we looking for

We have an opportunity for a Planning & Controls Manager who will assist the Projects Director by leading the shaping and deployment of fit-for-purpose Planning & Controls across the Commercial Projects portfolio in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a hands-on resource that is equally at home providing a service to project management by producing detailed project artefacts (Schedules, Lookaheads, Forecasts, Risk Registers etc) and taking a more strategic view by leading the development of processes and tools for Planning & Scheduling, Risk Management, Change Management, KPI Management, Cost Management and Reporting.

The role will have line management responsibilities and may be required to support projects or work packages that need more dedicated support and associated stakeholder management.

Planning and Controls Manager - Responsibilities

* Develop and manage project control artefacts across the Commercial Projects area of the business, ensuring adoption of the tools for all in scope projects.
* Drive continuous improvement for process and tool improvements in Planning & Scheduling, Cost Management, Risk Management, Reporting and Key Performance Indicators.
* Chair and drive to completeness the Governance Cadences / Required Artefacts / Close-out Actions for Commercial Projects.
* Produce and present accurate and succinct reporting outputs to a wider stakeholder group - using targeted language suited to the receiving audience.
* Develop and mentor members of the Project Management team in the various facets of project control.
* Engage with the project stakeholders to deliver an integrated Planning & Controls service and produce timely, accurate, useful data to drive delivery, report current status and scan the horizon to ensure predictable, dependable Business Information is at the fingertips of the Project Managers and Projects Director to make informed decisions.
* Actively and pro-actively ensure that up to date information is chased down and reflected in all outputs.
* Engage and work with your team to pick up, address and tackle emerging challenges with a can-do work ethic.
* Build effective working relationships with internal peers and colleagues in addition to the client's delivery team. Willing to foster knowledge sharing, learning, development and collaboration across projects and stakeholder groups.
* Identify and propose improvements to project or business processes and how to implement them.
* Input to the right culture. Ensuring works are performed within the Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE) culture necessary to achieve exceptional results in delivery.
* Upskilling wider team. Work collaboratively to ensure the sharing of knowledge, experience and best practice.
* Assist with project development, delivery and performance in accordance with best practice.
* Comply with all Health & Safety policies and procedures - actively recording observed behaviours and events that are contrary to process via the in-house system.

About You

Planning and Controls Manager - Knowledge and Experience

* Educated to degree-level or equivalent vocational qualification (HND, HNC, City & Guilds) plus relevant industrial experience
* Practitioner level qualification in project management / project controls (APMG / APM / PMI)
* Time served in a MEP / Oil and Gas environment a distinct advantage
* A minimum of 10 years of demonstrable experience in Programme and Project Controls in technical CAPEX Portfolios / Programmes / Projects - ideally with exposure to elements of a manufacturing environment

Planning and Controls Manager - Skills and Abilities

* Proven ability to develop and deploy a tailor-made planning & controls suite of processes and tools
* Collaborative behaviour with a proven ability to bring together disparate departments to achieve a common outcome in a time-pressured environment
* Advanced knowledge for the application of creating Work breakdown Structure / Cost Breakdown Structure / Performance Measurement to baseline
* Earned Value Analysis Data interpretation working knowledge is a must
* Advanced knowledge to extrapolate, spot trends, conduct root cause analysis through application of mathematical concepts
* Proven line manager who can develop, mentor and performance-manage members of a team
* Advanced to expert level user of MS
* Advanced level user of analytics software - e.g., Microsoft Power BI
* Demonstrable advanced-level knowledge of industry-standard planning software (Microsoft Project Professional / Server / Enterprise / Project Online)
* Programme / project management experience
* Proven ability to write, maintain and present to external auditors fit-for-purpose process documentation for the disparate disciplines within Planning & Controls
* Display enthusiasm, passion, and confidence, combined with an open communication style

Competitive salary & excellent benefits

Planning and Controls Manager previous suitable job titles: Planning Manager, Project Controls Manager, PMO Manager, PMO executive, Controls Manager, Program Manager, Programme Manager, Planning & Controls Manager

Please apply ASAP

Catfoss Recruitment Ltd are currently in partnership with a globally respected R&D company that is looking to recruit a Project Manager to their expanding team on a permanent basis.

Our client is recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of business improvement and infrastructure development projects within the Engineering Team in close cooperation with project technical managers.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the successful candidate must have a track record of delivering multiple technical projects simultaneously and within demanding constraints in a project-based technical environment.

Project Manager (Plant facility / Infrastructure upgrades) - What you will get the chance to do:
* Take full ownership of project management assignments from requirements capture and business case to closure.
* Lead multi-disciplinary project teams to successful project outcomes, ensuring business objectives and deadlines are met and within budget.
* Act as first point of contact with the internal customer and be accountable for ensuring all project related deliverables meet required standards on time and within budget.
* Lead and support the preparation of project justifications and business cases, with input of the technical managers including: estimating; risk management; planning and presentation of business proposals to project sponsor and company management.
* Lead project change management process to effectively manage changes to requirements, timescales and associated costs whilst avoiding scope creep.
* Manage resources assigned to the project effectively to ensure successful delivery.
* Support effective cash flow management with the input of the procurement and finance teams, ensuring subcontract payment terms are favourable where possible.
* Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders and senior management - highlighting issues offering effective solutions to overcome them.
* Work in a safe and professional manner and in full compliance with UK law, Health, Safety and Environmental procedures, Quality standards and procedures, Security policies and procedures and (where applicable) those of company business partners.
* Support negotiations with suppliers (working with procurement team and technical experts).

Project Manager - What we would like to see:
* University honours degree or equivalent and experience in a STEM/technically related discipline (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering).
* Project management qualification or ability to demonstrate experience of project management methodologies and tools.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proven experience of project leadership, including clear communications with all stakeholders.
* Understanding of the regulatory framework applying to the delivery of infrastructure projects would be an advantage.
* Ability to capture and manage project requirements, prepare a work breakdown structure, project plan, and resource estimate.
* Proven experience preparing project justification and supporting documentation including pricing estimate(s) and risk and opportunity register(s).
* Confident, self-motivated, as well as imaginative and creative with good problem-solving skills.
* Used to working under pressure and competent in making critical decisions promptly.
* Readily adaptable to rapidly changing circumstances.
* Well-organised with a collaborative approach to problem solving and ability to influence.
* Flexible - occasional international travel and out of hours working may be required.

Project Manager previous suitable job titles: Project Manager, Engineering Project Manager, Technical Project Manager, Project Engineer

The successful candidate must satisfy security clearance requirements - including the last 5 years continual UK residency.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to be part of a successful and professional team operating in a world-class facility.

Competitive salary and benefits to include, Private Healthcare, Life Assurance, Pension and more.

Please apply ASAP

Catfoss Recruitment Ltd are currently in partnership with a cutting-edge technology company that is looking to recruit a Production Project Engineer to their expanding team on a permanent basis.

Building on more than two decades of science led research and development, our client designs and manufactures pioneering power generation technology.

What are we looking for

This exciting role is focused on delivering automation projects which create new efficient production processes to increase factory capacity, reduce lead time and increase quality.

The position will involve travel in the UK and abroad where you will be responsible for leading research and development, feeding into future product design for manufacture, engaging with suppliers and detailing business cases for capex projects. The successful candidate will have a proven record delivering capex schemes of circa £3 million.

Production Project Engineer - Responsibilities
* Create equipment technical specifications for new automated production equipment.
* Support in creating company technology roadmap.
* Generate Capex business cases.
* Perform factory and site acceptance tests (FAT and SAT).
* Lead DFM/DFA activities to ensure products are designed for manufacture ensuring parts and materials are fit for both purpose and efficient manufacture.
* Manage projects from kick off, proof of concept to release to production within budget.
* Manage gateways tasks and ensure each Gateway deliverable is completed on time.
* Assess and communicate project status, manage escalations on potential risks and delays.

Production Project Engineer - Knowledge and Experience
* HNC/HND in engineering discipline (or equivalent)
* Excellent knowledge of Automation best practices and the latest technologies
* Lean Manufacturing, Process Mapping, and PFMEA methodology
* Experience writing equipment technical specifications and performing FAT and SAT
* Statistical knowledge, capability studies and MSA
* Strong drawing interpretation skills and GD&T understanding
* Experience on having led DFM/DFA and lessons learnt activities
* Project management
* Risk Management
* Minimum of 5 years' experience leading projects and delivering highly automated equipment/production lines
* Expert in the fields of robotics, machine vision and controls systems
* Proven track record of delivering complete, bespoke automated production lines both in the UK and Internationally

Production Project Engineer - Skills and Abilities

* Able to evaluate tasks and prioritise
* Able to evaluate project risks and define strategies to de-risk
* Data driven decision maker
* Project driven and "milestone adherence" approach
* Ability to communicate at all levels and positively influence internal stakeholders
* Supplier engagement and skilful in escalating at the correct time
* Professional approach
* Continuous improvement culture

Production Project Engineer previous suitable job titles: Project Engineer, Project Manager, Automation Engineer, Process Engineer, Technical Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Project Engineer

Please apply ASAP

Due to current high volumes of applications to our advertised jobs, we are unable to respond to every application. All successful candidates will be contacted as soon as possible.

Our client is a leading engineering business that has been established for over half a century providing mechanical handling solutions to many industries across the globe.

They are looking to strengthen their projects & design team by recruiting an additional project engineer / design engineer to their successful team.

If you have previous design and or project experience within materials handling equipment and are looking to join a highly stable company who can offer a competitive salary then apply now for immediate consideration.

Purpose of Job: Responsible for the engineering and technical disciplines needed to complete a project.

Project Engineer / Design Engineer - Core Skillset

* System layout experience
* SolidWorks + AutoCAD (GA, Design & Detailing)
* Experience with special purpose machinery, ideally conveyors
* Sheet metal, structural and fabrication design
* Solid knowledge of material flow
* Project Management
* Managing costs, BOMs
* ERP/ MRP systems
* Prior experience with recycling equipment ideal but not essential

Design Activities

* To produce general arrangement drawings in 3D and/or 2D for the Projects and Sales departments. This involves the full engineering integration of the company's inhouse products (conveyors, structures and ancillary equipment) with that of specialist third party manufacturers to create a tailored plant layout within the space available without compromising material flow.
* To work with the Sales team or the Projects team to optimise a layout until it reaches the point of Design Freeze at which the customer signs off the GA to allow full project launch.
* To ensure design quality, cost, time and standardisation are appropriately considered throughout the design and delivery process
* To use SolidWorks and AutoCAD as the main design platforms for the above.

Project Engineer / Design Engineer - Project Execution

* Be hands-on, pro-active and own the engineering development of a project from initial concept through design, release, manufacturing, testing and commissioning.
* To model and detail detailed in-house products through to full release to the shopfloor producing detailed manufacturing drawings from 3D models (SolidWorks). This will involve using the Company's standards library and customising if necessary.
* To create and release BOM's (Bill of Materials) within the company MRP system.
* To produce and maintain technical documents for the Engineering and Sales departments, operating manuals, H&S, maintenance etc.
* To define product technical specifications, both internal design standards and legislative/mandated industry standards.
* To attend site to take or check measurements
* To produce technical specifications for in-house products or those we purchase.
* To challenge existing designs and manufacturing methods for the benefit of the Company and the customer.
* To work closely with the Manufacturing department, Project Engineers and Sales team to ensure designed products meet the overall requirements of the business
* To provide full engineering support on the project including at site whenever needed and particularly over Installation, Commissioning and Testing.
* To give full support to the Project Manager over the course of the project and attend site as necessary to ensure the plant/machine is successfully commissioned and customer is delighted.

Assessment and Improvement Duties

* Assess which sales and/or project layouts worked well, and which did not in order to improve the design process for next time.
* Work on the continuous improvement of existing products and processes.

* Make any necessary adjustments to designs to reduce costs wherever possible.
* To analyse the costings of our proposals and projects in comparison to our competitors' Proposals to unlock the differences between what is being offered in order help the Company's Sales department become more effective with its own proposals.
* To remove cost from our proposals by working continuously toward smarter solutions, tighter designs, alternative third-party suppliers and new processing concepts. To add as much functionality to every design, even if the extra functionality is included as priced extras. Our aim is for the most efficient designs with best functionality at the most cost-effective prices.
* To appraise the Sales proposals to ensure the quality of our designs, offers and our approach is always at the highest possible level, visually appealing as possible, clear as possible in its concept to ensure our customers will value it.

Experience & Qualifications

* Experience as a Project Engineer / Design Engineer
* Experience in sheet metal and fabricated product design is essential
* Experience in special purpose machinery design, desirable
* Experience in recycling and associated material flow
* Proficient use of SolidWorks 2022 & AutoCAD 2D
* Basic knowledge of electrical engineering
* Creative and innovative with a desire to improve continuously
* Excellent problem-solving skills
* Able to efficiently communicate both written and oral
* Confident decision-making ability
* HNC or equivalent within mechanical / manufacturing engineering subject

Project Engineer previous suitable job titles: Project Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Draughtsperson, Draughtsman, Draughtswoman, Draughtsperson, Design Project Engineer, Detailer, Mechanical Design Engineer, CAD Draughtsperson, CAD Drafter, Project Manager, Mechanical Project Engineer, Design Technician, Mechanical Design Technician

Please apply ASAP

Catfoss Recruitment Ltd are currently in partnership with a globally respected R&D company that is looking to recruit a Project Manager (Design & Manufacturing Dept) to their expanding team on a permanent basis.

An experienced Project Manager with commercial acumen and excellent problem-solving capabilities is required to lead the successful delivery of revenue earning as well as internal R&D projects in close cooperation with project technical managers.
You will play an integral part in the development of world leading capabilities that emerge from the challenges posed by our international clients.

Reporting to the Head of Design and Manufacture, the successful candidate must have a track record of delivering multiple technical projects simultaneously and within demanding constraints in a project-based technical environment.

Project Manager - What you will get the chance to do:
* Take full ownership of project management assignments from requirements capture and business case to closure.
* Lead multi-disciplinary project teams to successful project outcomes, ensuring business objectives and deadlines are met and within budget.
* Act as first point of contact with the customer and accountable for ensuring all project related deliverables meet required standards on time and within budget.
* Lead and support the preparation of project justifications and business cases, with input of the technical managers including: estimating; risk management; planning and presentation of business proposals to project sponsor and company management.
* Lead project change management process working with the project team to effectively manage changes to requirements, timescales and associated costs whilst avoiding scope creep.
* Manage resources assigned to the project effectively to ensure successful delivery.
* Support effective cash flow management with the input of the procurement and finance teams, ensuring subcontract payment terms are favourable where possible.
* Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders and senior management - highlighting issues offering effective solutions to overcome them.
* Work in a safe and professional manner and in full compliance with UK law, and in compliance with company Health, Safety and Environmental procedures, Quality standards and procedures, and Security policies and procedures and (where applicable) those of our business partners.
* Capture and document key assumptions to ensure company commercial interests are protected.
* Support negotiations with suppliers (working with company procurement team and technical experts).

Project Manager - What we would like to see:
* University honours degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering. Candidates educated to HNC/HND level in Mechanical Engineering with relevant experience are also very much encouraged to apply.
* CNC Manufacturing Experience
*One-off bespoke / prototype manufacturing experience
* Strong commercial acumen and financially aware
* R&D or Aerospace or Defence Sector experience is advantageous but not essential
* Project management qualification or ability to demonstrate experience of project management methodologies and tools.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proven experience of project leadership, including clear communications with all stakeholders.
* Ability to capture and manage project requirements, prepare a work breakdown structure, project plan, and resource estimate.
* Proven experience preparing project justification and supporting documentation including pricing estimate(s) and risk and opportunity register(s).
* Confident, self-motivated as well as imaginative and creative with good problem-solving skills.
* Used to working under pressure and competent in making critical decisions promptly.
* Readily adaptable to rapidly changing circumstances.
* Well-organised with a collaborative approach to problem solving and ability to influence.
* Flexible - occasional international travel and out of hours working required.

Project Manager previous suitable job titles: Project Manager, Engineering Project Manager, Technical Project Manager, Project Engineer, Mechanical Project Manager, Design Project Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Project Manager

The successful candidate must satisfy security clearance requirements - including the last 5 years continual UK residency.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to be part of a successful and professional team operating in a world-class facility.

Competitive salary and benefits to include, Private Healthcare, Life Assurance, Pension and more.

Please apply ASAP