Production Project Manager

Project Manager - Engineering and Product DevelopmentLocation: Ulverston, Cumbria - office-based initially, with potential for hybrid workingStart date: December 2026 / January 2027Contract: 6-month initial contract, with extensions expectedDuration: 1-2 yearsRate: 500- 550 per day Inside IR35 The client is looking for an experienced Project Manager with an engineering or manufacturing background to take ownership of multiple product development projects, managing delivery from initial requirements through to final handover. You will work closely with Engineers, Principal Engineers, Test Technicians, Procurement and external customers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. Experience managing multiple smaller-to-medium-sized engineering projects is essential. This is not a major infrastructure project role; the successful candidate will typically manage 3-6 projects per year, with a combined portfolio value of approximately 1m. Key duties:Lead and manage multiple engineering and product development projects from inception through to completion and handover.Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, testing, manufacturing and procurement.Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans and cost estimates.Monitor project performance, ensuring delivery against agreed timescales, budgets, quality standards and scope.Identify and mitigate technical, commercial and project delivery risks.Manage ..... full job details .....