Project Manager - Engineering Installations, Maintenance & Site Services

Location: Durham

Circa Salary: £45k

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Permanent

We're looking for a proactive, hands-on Project Manager to lead engineering installations, CapEx projects, NPI activity, and site services across a busy manufacturing environment. If you enjoy owning projects end-to-end, improving plant performance, and leading technical teams, this role gives you real impact from day one.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & CapEx Delivery

• Lead engineering installation projects from concept to commissioning.

• Deliver CapEx projects, including business cases, vendor management, installation, and ROI tracking.

• Support NPI activity by ensuring engineering readiness, utilities, and line capability.

• Build project plans, budgets, risk assessments, and progress reports.

• Work closely with Production, Quality, Planning, and H&S to minimise downtime.

Engineering Installations

• Install and occasionally design pipework, valves, utilities, and CIP/ancillary systems.

• Carry out fabrication and welding tasks as required.

• Manage contractors to ensure safe, high-quality installation work.

• Install insulation/lagging and operate MEWP equipment safely.

• Develop engineering solutions to improve reliability and efficiency.

Boiler Monitoring

• Complete and record daily/weekly boiler checks.

• Monitor performance and escalate issues to maintain safe, compliant operation.

Team Leadership

• Lead and support engineering personnel, promoting a strong safety-first culture.

• Coach and mentor team members and apprentices.

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, and audit readiness.

• Allocate resources effectively to maximise uptime.

Maintenance & Systems

• Ensure all maintenance tasks are logged accurately in the CMMS (UpKeep).

• Support creation of SOPs, work instructions, and Dynamic Risk Assessments.

• Issue out-of-hours permits (hot work, working at height, confined space, etc.).

Materials & Procurement

• Order materials, components, and equipment for projects and maintenance.

• Support procurement planning for CapEx, NPI, and site infrastructure improvements.

• Ensure compliance with H&S, Environmental, Food Safety, HACCP, and BRC standards.

What We're Looking For

• Strong engineering background with hands-on installation experience.

• Proven project management capability in manufacturing or industrial settings.

• Confident leading teams and managing contractors.

• Strong focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

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