Project Manager – Engineering

This role is OPEN to UK citizens or ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain)

Project Manager – Mechanical/Electronic 
Surrey
£DOE + Benefits
Permanent

We’re supporting a leading industrial electronics and subsea engineering company that designs and delivers bespoke systems and instruments across Energy, Ocean Science, Defence, and offshore renewable markets.

They are now looking to appoint a Project Manager to lead and coordinate bespoke development projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to precise specifications. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced project manager with a strong engineering background who thrives in complex, matrix-based environments.

The Role

• Lead custom delivery projects across the full lifecycle, from concept to handover.
• Develop and implement Project Management Plans including scope, milestones, budgets, risks, and stakeholder management.
• Manage work breakdown structures, track progress, and ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor project budgets, calculate Cost to Complete (CTC), and report deviations.
• Collaborate with Technical Leads to verify requirements and system performance.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, implementing contingency plans as required.
• Lead internal and external gateway reviews, ensuring clear outcomes and effective decision-making.
• Maintain strong communication and relationships with customers, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, customer standards, and ISO9001.
• Conduct project closeouts and share lessons learned to improve processes and tools.

Experience Required

• Proven project management experience in an engineering or technical environment.
• Experience managing bespoke, low-volume engineering solutions.
• Strong ability to lead teams in a matrix organisation, including delegation and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing projects involving multiple integrated components.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills across all levels of an organisation.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and multitasking skills.
• Knowledge of good engineering practice and standards.
• Adaptable, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (BSc/BEng) or equivalent.
• Project management certification desirable (APM PMQ, PRINCE2, or similar).

Candidate Requirements

• Candidates must be able to obtain UK Security Clearance.
• No start countries; UK citizens or ILR only.
• No sponsorship or visa support provided.

This role is OPEN to UK citizens or ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain)

Project Manager – Mechanical/Electronic 
Surrey
£DOE + Benefits
Permanent

Apply today or contact Samson Amusa for a confidential discussion.

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