Manufacturing Project Development Manager

Job Description:

Manufacturing Project Development Manager

Oakham, Rutland, Leicestershire LE15

Contract: Full-time, Permanent                                                                    

Salary: £50,000 per annum (plus benefits)

Hours: 8:00am–4:00pm, Monday to Friday

Commutable from Leicester, Rutland, Oakham

About the Role

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions has a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Manufacturing Project Development Manager to lead the safe installation of capital equipment and drive site improvement projects within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment for a company based in Oakham, Rutland. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with project leadership and supplier management.

You will take projects from initial brief through to successful handover, ensuring delivery on safety, cost, quality, and timelines. This is not solely an office-based role — you’ll be actively involved on the shop floor and working closely with engineering teams and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess project briefs and determine feasibility.
• Specify new equipment and obtain competitive quotations.
• Work directly with suppliers on equipment design and solutions.
• Provide costings, timescales, and updates to senior management.
• Oversee project delivery from inception through to completion.
• Ensure safe installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Create layout drawings using CAD (ideally AutoCAD 2D).
• Lead and supervise a small team.
• Travel to suppliers as required, representing the business professionally.

About You

We’re looking for a self‑motivated individual with strong engineering and leadership capabilities.

Essential:

• Time-served engineer, electrically biased (HNC/HND level).
• Solid understanding of mechatronics, PLCs, servo drives, and control systems.
• CAD literate with the ability to produce layout drawings.
• Proven experience installing and commissioning equipment.
• Strong contractor and supplier management skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Hands‑on approach with strong problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• A recognised Health & Safety qualification.
• Experience managing small teams.
• Strong understanding of H&S compliance and safe working practices.

Hours & Benefits

• 8:00am–4:00pm, Monday to Friday (30‑minute break)
• 33 days annual leave (Bank Holidays not observed; Christmas shutdown applies)
• £50,000 annual salary
• After 6‑month probation, access to an enhanced pension scheme (company match up to 6%)
• Life insurance included as part of the pension scheme

How to Apply

If you have the engineering expertise, project management capability, and hands‑on approach we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you.

If you would like to apply for the role of Manufacturing Project Development Manager then please email your CV to (url removed)   or call Deb on (phone number removed)

Closing date is 16.4.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future