Job Description

A long-established engineering group based in Stockport is looking to appoint a Manufacturing Project Manager to take ownership of high-value manufacturing projects across the aerospace, nuclear, defence, and space sectors. With over 70 years of industry heritage and a reputation for precision, this company provides complete turnkey engineering solutions from concept through to delivery.

Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (dependent on experience)
Benefits: Private health cover, discretionary bonus, sick pay, company phone, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Security Clearance: BPSS preferable

The Role
This is a key position within the business, responsible for the planning and execution of complex manufacturing programmes. Working closely with internal stakeholders and subcontractors, the successful candidate will lead the coordination of manufacturing activities to ensure delivery on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage manufacturing work packages with full responsibility for cost, schedule, and quality

• Support large-scale contracts throughout the full product lifecycle

• Build effective working relationships with internal teams and external suppliers

• Provide clear, accurate reporting on project performance and progress

• Translate programme objectives into actionable plans for manufacturing teams

• Contribute to risk management, resource planning, and budget oversight

• Support tendering and bidding efforts for new business opportunities

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Project Management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, PMP)

• 3–4 years’ experience in project management, ideally within an engineering or production environment

• Demonstrated ability to deliver fixed-cost projects within a matrix organisation

• Strong leadership and communication skills with experience managing cross-functional teams

• Proactive and solutions-focused, with a practical, hands-on approach

• Familiar with project management tools and methodologies

Why Join?

• Competitive salary between £35,000 and £45,000

• Private health insurance

• Discretionary annual bonus

• Company-provided phone

• Sick pay scheme

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Opportunity to work on advanced projects in high-value sectors

• Supportive, family-oriented team culture with strong legacy and modern outlook

• Real career development and progression prospects