Project Manager

Futures are looking to appoint a Project Manager for a Manufacturing business based in Leed. The Project Manager is suited to someone who has progressed from hands-on mechanical engineering into project leadership and is comfortable managing technically complex projects from concept through to delivery.

You’ll be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of mechanical engineering projects, working cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, procurement, and client stakeholders. The focus is on ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification, while maintaining high engineering and safety standards.

The role:

• Managing mechanical engineering projects from initiation through to completion
• Developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, and budgets
• Coordinating internal engineering teams and external suppliers
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders
• Identifying and mitigating technical, commercial, and delivery risks
• Ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Reporting project progress, costs, and milestones to senior stakeholders

The ideal Candidate:

• Have a degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• Have moved into a Project Manager / Project Engineer / Project Lead role
• Have experience delivering mechanically biased engineering projects
• Are confident working with drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Have strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Are organised, commercially aware, and delivery-focused

Formal project management qualifications (PRINCE2, PMP, APM) are beneficial but not essential if you have strong practical project delivery experience. Click apply now if this sounds like you.