Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager

Job Description:

Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager (Contract)

6–9 Month Contract

Approx £45.00 - £50.00ph 

Location: Coventry – Onsite, Monday to Friday

Our client is a well-established engineering business specialising in complex mechanical systems and powder/material handling equipment is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager to join their expanding project portfolio. Operating from its own manufacturing, testing, and development facilities, the company supplies cutting-edge equipment to customers worldwide

About the Role

This is a hands-on senior position with a dynamic split of responsibilities: 60% Project Management / 40% Engineering. You will lead projects from concept to completion while actively contributing to engineering documentation, modelling, and development, directly impacting 3D CAD outputs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead full project lifecycle activities under NEC4 contract frameworks.
2. Build and manage detailed project schedules.
3. Prepare, track, and control budgets, forecasts, and costings.
4. Act as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
5. Ensure contractual compliance and manage risk/penalty exposure.
6. Coordinate internal teams to maintain project progress.
7. Produce engineering documentation and oversee 3D CAD development (SolidWorks).
8. Provide technical oversight, mentoring, and practical support to the team.

Ideal Candidate:

We’re looking for a strong, practical leader, someone capable of taking full ownership of projects, mentoring others, and ensuring high quality delivery across both engineering and project functions.

The ideal candidate will:

1. Be a senior all-rounder with excellent mechanical engineering foundations.
2. Have started their career as a Mechanical Engineer, progressing into Project Engineering/Management.
3. Possess 10+ years engineering experience with strong practical capability.
4. Be highly skilled in SolidWorks 3D modelling, able to drive modelling and layout development.
5. Demonstrate a proactive, detail driven approach and a commitment to delivering successful outcomes.
6. Have experience in material handling, powder processing, mechanical installation, or process/manufacturing plant— a must.
7. Be capable of both hands on engineering work and delegating tasks across a wider team.
8. Exhibit strong commercial and contractual awareness, ideally with NEC4 experience.
9. Work autonomously, lead by example, and effectively engage with all contributors and clients involved with in the project.

This role is perfect for a senior, hands-on professional who thrives on responsibility, enjoys mentoring, and wants to make a tangible impact on complex engineering projects.

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