Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Hebburn, Tyne & Wear

Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

About the Opportunity

Join a well-established engineering organisation in the North East, delivering high-impact projects across marine, defence, and heavy fabrication sectors. This site-based role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and enjoys taking full ownership of outcomes.

Why Join?

• Personal Growth – Work with industry experts on complex engineering projects
• Financial Security – Pension scheme and life cover
• Healthy Living – Health cash plan including dental, optical, physiotherapy, counselling, and 24/7 virtual GP
• Work-life Balance – 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

The Role

As Project Manager, you’ll lead multi-million-pound engineering projects from start to finish. You’ll coordinate internal teams, manage budgets, and act as the key point of contact for customers, ensuring delivery with precision and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Own fabrication projects and lead cross-functional teams
• Build customer trust and manage stakeholder relationships
• Track earned value and navigate challenges in real time
• Drive performance, safety, and quality

About You

You’re a confident leader with experience in heavy fabrication, shipbuilding, or complex engineering. Comfortable making decisions on-site, you bring strong planning and budget management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Engineering qualification (preferably mechanical)
• APM, PRINCE2, or similar
• MOD security clearance eligibility
• Proficiency in MS Office and planning tools

Security Notice

Roles are subject to security control restrictions and a BPSS check, including a basic DBS.

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