Ref: SYN54848

Project Manager (Engineering)

• Location England, South East, West Sussex, Crawley
• Sector ManufacturingEngineering
• Job type Permanent
• Salary £30000 - £40000 per annum, Benefits: + holiday + pension

Project Manager – Engineering & Installations

Location: Crawley (office-based with regular UK site travel)
Salary: Up to £40,000 (depending on experience)
Driving licence: Required
Start date: ASAP
Type: Permanent, full-time

We’re working with a leading engineering and manufacturing business that’s expanding its UK Projects Team due to internal progression. They’re looking for a hands-on Project Manager to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their project management career – perhaps a recent graduate with an engineering-related degree – who’s ready to take ownership of varied installation projects across the UK.

The Offer

• Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience 
• 22 days hols + bank hols, rises by 1 day per year 
• Supportive, down-to-earth team culture.
• Strong opportunities for professional development and progression.

Project Manager Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and manage the installation of bespoke engineering and access control systems.
• Act as the link between the office, site teams and clients, ensuring effective communication throughout each project.
• Manage multiple live projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Visit customer sites (pool cars or train travel provided) to oversee progress and support installation teams.
• Handle project documentation, risk assessments, and coordination between internal engineers and external contractors.

Project Manager Profile

• Degree in an engineering or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to get on well with engineers and contractors.
• Confident and level-headed approach – able to hold your own with large construction firms while maintaining good relationships.
• Competence in Microsoft Office and the ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly to site.

If you’re looking to take the next step in your project management career and want to join a business where you’ll see the tangible results of your work, we’d like to hear from you.

Press apply now!