Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager Location: Within 50 miles of Doncaster (Hybrid/Field-Based Role) Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + Company Vehicle, Laptop, Phone, 25 Days Holiday, Pension (2% Employee / 5% Employer) About the Company: We are a global provider of components and systems for food processing machinery, supplying high-quality solutions such as homogenisers, vessels, tanks, pumps, and more. With a strong reputation for delivering tailored, reliable equipment to our customers, we serve a wide range of clients, with a particular focus on the dairy and broader food sectors. The Role: We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Project Manager / Engineer to take ownership of projects from cradle to grave. Based within a 50-mile radius of Doncaster, you will play a key role in managing the full project lifecycle, from initial customer engagement to final delivery and installation on-site. Projects typically range from £2,000 to £1 million, with larger projects requiring in-depth involvement over 3+ months. You will be the central point of contact for customers, internal design teams, and external suppliers/subcontractors, ensuring seamless coordination and successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities: Full end-to-end project management of capital equipment projects Liaise directly with customers, both remotely and on-site, to understand requirements and manage expectations Work closely with the internal design team on bespoke solutions; involvement in CAD design (2D/3D) is advantageous Estimate project costs and create detailed technical/commercial proposals Coordinate with and manage subcontractors and third-party suppliers Monitor timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring high standards of quality and service Maintain clear documentation and reporting throughout the project lifecycle Requirements: Strong engineering background, ideally in mechanical or process engineering Proven experience managing capital equipment projects (In food processing , beverage, liquids/drinks industry) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to interpret and contribute to engineering drawings (CAD skills in 2D/3D beneficial) Experience with cost estimation, budgeting, and proposal generation Comfortable working in a customer-facing, hands-on role Valid UK driving licence (company vehicle provided) Package Includes: Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 (dependent on experience) 25 days annual holiday + Bank Holidays Company vehicle Laptop and phone Pension: 2% employee / 5% employer contribution Ongoing development and opportunity to work on varied, technically interesting projects SER-IN