Project Manager

Project Manager

Manchester | Hybrid Working Available | Travel Required

Role + Responsibilities for a Project Manager:

We are looking for an experienced and customer-focused Project Manager to join our Solutions team and take ownership of customer process automation projects from sales handover through to successful completion.

Working closely with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You will be accountable for project scope, programme, budget, risk, commercial performance and customer satisfaction.

Main Responsibilities

• Leading customer process automation projects from planning through to commissioning and final handover.
• Managing project scope, deliverables, budgets, schedules, milestones, risks and resources to achieve successful outcomes.
• Coordinating engineering, procurement, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Building strong working relationships with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Leading project meetings, monitoring performance, and resolving issues proactively.
• Maintaining project plans, schedules, forecasts, risk registers, change controls, and progress reports.
• Managing project variations, claims, commercial opportunities, and contractual obligations.
• Ensuring compliance with legislation, contracts, company procedures, quality standards and health and safety requirements.
• Supporting project acquisition activities and maintaining accurate project records.
• Capturing lessons learned and supporting continuous improvement across the business.

Qualifications & Profile

• HNC, Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Automation or related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering engineering, industrial or process automation projects.
• Strong understanding of project planning, risk management, change control, and commercial management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence successful project outcomes.
• A proactive, organised and customer-focused approach.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel to customer sites across the UK.
• Project management training or formal qualifications would be advantageous.
• Experience within instrumentation, process automation, or CEMS projects would be desirable.

Benefits and Perks

• At Endress+Hauser, you'll join a global market leader that combines the strength and stability of an international organisation with the values of a family-owned business.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Comprehensive onboarding, technical training and a personalised development plan.
• Increasing annual leave with length of service.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing international organisation.

What were looking for

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong engineering or automation background who can lead complex customer projects from award through to completion. The successful candidate will combine technical credibility, commercial awareness and excellent stakeholder management skills, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.