Engineering Project Manager

October 21, 2026

Office

Senior

Duxford, United Kingdom

Keep in mind

Office-only work

Description

A global manufacturer of advanced composite materials for the aerospace industry is seeking an Engineering Projects Manager for its Duxford, UK location. The role covers the full project life cycle for specialist projects and installations, from proposal and tender specifications to commissioning and handover. The manager assesses engineering risks, keeps budget and schedule under control and line-manages the projects team. The position sits within a multi-national manufacturing organization with R&D centers and sites around the globe.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the full project life cycle for specialist projects and installations
Facilitate technical decisions and identify strategic, high value and novel project factors
Support the proposal process from conception to completion, including planning and health and safety standards
Coordinate support from colleagues and manage project-related sub-contractors on site
Support the Projects, Engineering and Maintenance Manager to keep tender specifications within budget
Ensure timely project implementation and that supplied equipment design is fit for purpose and compliant with customer requirements
Assess engineering risks, develop mitigation strategies and provide regular updates and reports
Plan resource and recommend sufficient headcount to keep projects on time and engage stakeholders
Promote high standards of conduct and compliance with company procedures and Statutory Regulations
Deliver development and R&T projects within agreed time, cost and scope
Line manage the projects team, including performance reviews, training requests and target setting

Requirements

Mechanical Engineering qualification or professional status
Experience in project engineering or project management in a multi-national manufacturing organization
Commercial awareness to keep projects within budget and schedule
Product and industry knowledge of plant equipment and automated systems
Working knowledge of commissioning processes and risk mitigation techniques for engineering projects
Planning of resource and stakeholder engagement within an allocated budget
Ability to handle multiple, competing priorities
Effective written and verbal communication with people at all levels of the business
Driven, enthusiastic, autonomous and self-motivated approach

Conditions

Full-time employment
Role based at the Duxford, UK manufacturing site
Collaboration with colleagues across global manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&D centers
On-site work with company and third-party personnel during project implementation