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Project Manager

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  • Location: Bristol
  • Salary: £50000 - £70000.00 per annum per year
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted about 6 hours ago

  • Sector: Engineering
  • Contact: Ross Baron
  • Contact Email: r.baron@jamrecruitment.co.uk
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 07 April 2026
  • Job Ref: BARAMS_1771950268

Project Manager - Engineering Projects
Location: South West England (with some site travel)
Salary: Competitive | 37.5 hrs/week | Flexible 4- or 5-day week

We're looking for an early-career Project Manager ready to take full ownership of exciting engineering projects. You'll lead projects from start to finish, work with multi-disciplinary teams, and engage directly with clients.

What you'll do:

  • Deliver projects end-to-end, managing scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk.

  • Lead cross-functional teams and act as the main client contact.

  • Own project budgets, forecasts, and change control, developing strong commercial awareness.

  • Ensure compliance with ISO standards and company policies, managing quality documentation.

  • Produce reports, chair project meetings, and escalate risks with solutions.

  • Support junior staff, capture lessons learned, and contribute to continuous improvement.

What we're looking for:

  • HNC/HND or degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a relevant technical discipline.

  • Experience delivering projects in an engineering or technical environment.

  • Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and variations.

  • Confident communicator with a can-do attitude and a focus on delivery.

  • Comfortable working in a growing SME, spotting ways to improve processes.

  • Project Management qualification is desirable but not essential.

Why join us:

  • Competitive salary, 25 days holiday + public holidays, 8% pension contribution.

  • Health cash plan contribution and bonus/staff wellbeing fund.

  • Flexible working patterns and a supportive, professional environment.

  • Opportunities for professional growth and progression as the business expands.

If you're ready to step up and own projects in a supportive, dynamic engineering environment, we want to hear from you!