Mechanical Senior Project Manager
| Company: | ARC (Norwich) Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | LE4 0AA |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Senior Mechanical Project Manager — Leicester
A leading engineering business based in
Leicester is looking for an experienced
Senior Mechanical Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex mechanical engineering projects from initial concept through to completion.
This is a senior-level opportunity for an accomplished project manager with a strong mechanical engineering background, excellent commercial awareness and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage key stakeholders and deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.
The Role
The Senior Mechanical Project Manager will take overall responsibility for the planning, coordination and delivery of major mechanical engineering projects. Working closely with engineering, design, procurement, manufacturing and site teams, the successful candidate will ensure projects meet technical, commercial, quality and programme requirements.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Managing mechanical engineering projects from design and development through to installation, commissioning and handover.
• Developing and maintaining detailed project programmes, budgets and delivery plans.
• Leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating internal departments, contractors and suppliers.
• Managing project risks, issues, change control and commercial performance.
• Working closely with customers and key stakeholders to ensure expectations and contractual requirements are met.
• Reviewing engineering designs, specifications and technical documentation.
• Coordinating procurement, manufacturing, installation and commissioning activities.
• Ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with health & safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Monitoring project progress, costs and performance, providing regular updates to senior management.
• Supporting business development, tendering and estimating activities where required.
• Driving continuous improvement across project delivery processes.
About the Candidate
The ideal Senior Mechanical Project Manager will have a strong track record of delivering complex mechanical engineering projects and be comfortable operating at a senior level within a technically demanding environment.
The successful candidate is likely to have:
• Significant project management experience within mechanical engineering, manufacturing, industrial engineering or a related sector.
• A recognised mechanical qualification
• Proven experience managing sizeable projects, budgets and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, manufacturing processes and project lifecycles.
• Excellent commercial, contractual and financial management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management abilities.
• The confidence to make decisions, manage competing priorities and resolve complex project issues.
• Experience with project management methodologies, planning tools and risk management.
• A proactive, structured and commercially focused approach.
This is an excellent opportunity for a
Senior Mechanical Project Manager looking to take ownership of high-value engineering projects and play a key role in the continued growth and success of an established Leicester-based business.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR ARC
• Working with one of the leading Recruitment agencies with 18 years within the marketplace, recruiting for many of the region’s leading companies.
• In a recent survey 96% of our clients stated ARC are their preferred agency labour supplier.
• Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
• Weekly pay – with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee.
• Pension contribution (after 3 months continuous service).
• On-going assignments
• Free access to our Health Assured scheme for you and your family.
• Access to Free online training.
Please contact our Recruitment specialists if you are available for this position
ARC GROUP
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