Engineering Project Manager
£70,000 - £80,000 per annum + Benefits
Gloucester
Permanent Position


We are seeking an experienced Project Manager / Programme Manager to lead and coordinate a portfolio of engineering projects. This role is critical in ensuring alignment across workstreams, managing dependencies, and delivering multiple projects on time and within scope.


The successful candidate will operate across multiple levels of the organisation, from operational teams to Board-level stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, governance, and delivery discipline throughout the programme lifecycle. A true self starter this will suit someone who cares about the value and quality of work they contribute as part of a wider team.


Key Responsibilities
*Lead, plan and deliver multiple projects across a variety of Engineering Products, ensuring delivery to agreed scope, time, cost and quality
*Develop integrated project plans and schedules, manage critical paths, interdependencies and milestones.
*Proactively identify, track and manage project risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies, including clear mitigation plans and escalation routes
*Maintain robust project governance: prepare and lead status reviews, working group meetings and steering sessions, with clear reporting on progress and key KPIs
*Coordinate and influence cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, commercial, supply chain, service, suppliers and compliance bodies) to keep activities moving and remove blockers
*Communicate proactively with stakeholders at all levels, providing transparent, timely updates, especially when plans change or issues arise


Experience and Skills
*Proven experience as a Programme Manager managing multiple interdependent engineering projects.
*Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders, including technical, commercial and operational groups.
*Strong skills in project planning, risk and issue management, reporting, budgeting and stakeholder communication.
*Excellent interpersonal skills: able to influence without authority, build rapport quickly and handle challenging conversations constructively
*Experience working in large-scale organisations with well-established project management environments


For more information, please contact Rory McStay