Project Manager - Engineering & Site Installation

Project Manager – Engineering & Site InstallationLocation: RugbySalary: £22.00–£25.00 per hour (£45,760–£52,000 per annum), depending on experienceHours: Monday to Friday, normally 8:00am–4:00pm, minimum 40 hours per weekContract: PermanentStart date: ASAPThe OpportunityAn established engineering business in Rugby is looking for an experienced, practical Project Manager to oversee multiple engineering and site-based projects from initial planning through to completion.This is a varied role combining project coordination, site organisation, technical understanding and commercial responsibility. The successful candidate must be comfortable managing budgets and quotations while also taking a hands‑on approach when required.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan, coordinate and manage engineering and site-installation projects.Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within the agreed budget.Prepare RAMS, method statements and other project documentation.Organise site labour, equipment and transport requirements.Arrange appropriately trained personnel, including forklift drivers.Read and interpret technical and engineering drawings.Coordinate customers, site teams, contractors and internal stakeholders.Manage several live projects and changing priorities simultaneously.Monitor project costs, budgets and timescales.Prepare and support accurate quotations.Identify and resolve operational or technical issues.Attend customer and project sites as required.Provide practical, hands‑on support during installations when necessary.Maintain clear project records and communicate progress to the management team.Ensure work is completed to the required safety, quality and customer standards.Essential RequirementsPrevious experience managing engineering, manufacturing, installation or site-based projects.Experience preparing RAMS and method statements.Ability to read and understand technical drawings.Strong site‑planning and organisational skills.Commercial awareness, including experience working with budgets and quotations.Practical engineering or hands‑on site experience.Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.Fluent spoken and written English.Confident communication with customers, contractors and site teams.A flexible approach to working hours, including occasional weekends when projects require it.Desirable RequirementsA relevant site-safety or competency card.Forklift Truck licence.Previous experience coordinating labour, equipment and subcontractors.Experience within engineering installation, fabrication or a related environment.The company can provide in‑house forklift training where required.Package and Benefits£22.00–£25.00 per hour, depending on experience.Overtime paid at time and a half.Permanent, full-time employment.Performance-related bonus.Company vehicle available from the Rugby site for business travel.Company laptop and mobile phone.28 days’ annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.Monday-to-Friday working pattern, normally 8:00am–4:00pm.Minimum of 40 hours per week.Occasional weekend work where required.Statutory sick pay provisions apply, with no enhanced company sick-pay scheme.Interview ProcessThe recruitment process will consist of a one-stage interview with the company’s directors and business partner. #J-18808-Ljbffr