Mechanical Project Manager
3 days ago
Barnsley
Mechanical Project Manager Location: Barnsley Salary: £55,000 – £75,000 Due to continued growth and expansion, an established engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join their Mechanical Handling division based in Barnsley. This is a key leadership role, responsible for delivering complex, multidisciplinary turnkey engineering projects from tender through to commissioning. The Role As Mechanical Project Manager, you will take full ownership of high-value engineering projects, leading cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery on time, within budget, and to specification. You will play a critical role in both the tendering and execution phases, working closely with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to deliver technically complex mechanical handling solutions. Key Responsibilities • Manage complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects from tender stage through to commissioning, • Lead project planning, coordination, and execution to meet programme, budget, and quality targets, • Support and contribute to the preparation of estimates, tenders, and technical specifications, • Manage and coordinate internal engineering teams and external suppliers, • Act as the key point of contact for clients, ensuring strong relationships and clear communication, • Ensure compliance with contractual, statutory, and regulatory requirements, • Monitor project performance and drive continuous improvement Skills & Experience • Proven experience managing complex mechanical engineering or turnkey projects, • Strong background in mechanical handling systems, large moving structures, or heavy engineering, • Experience managing engineering teams and coordinating multidisciplinary projects, • Knowledge of project and contract management, including NEC or similar contract frameworks, • Experience in estimating and tendering processes, • HNC/HND or Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or similar), • Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project, • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills, • Good understanding of relevant legislation and standards, including the European Machinery Directive Key Competencies • Leadership and team management, • Planning and organisation, • Strong commercial awareness, • Decision-making and problem-solving, • Effective communication and stakeholder engagement, • Results-driven with a focus on customer satisfaction Performance Measures • Successful delivery of projects to time, budget, and specification, • High levels of customer satisfaction, • Effective collaboration across internal teams, • Compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures