Lead Projects Manager

Job Description

Senior Fabrication / Engineering Project Manager

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8:15am-4:45pm, Friday 8:00am-2:00pm
Location: Barnsley

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing, custom manufacturing business supported by new ownership. They are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Fabrication / Engineering Project Manager to lead complex, bespoke metal fabrication projects from concept through to delivery.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys being close to the shop floor while managing technical, commercial, and customer‑facing aspects of engineered projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing custom metal fabrication and job shop engineering projects
• Creating, reviewing, and approving detailed fabrication drawings
• Working extensively with CAD software such as Solid Works, AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar
• Leading projects from RFQ and estimating support through production, QA, and final delivery
• Translating customer requirements into manufacturable designs and clear shop‑floor documentation
• Applying strong knowledge of fabrication processes including laser, plasma, and waterjet cutting, forming, machining, welding, and finishing
• Ensuring GD&T, tolerancing, and material specifications are correctly applied
• Coordinating closely with production managers, weld supervisors, machinists, and external suppliers
• Driving design‑for‑manufacturability improvements to reduce cost, lead times, and rework
• Using ERP/MRP systems for job tracking within a job shop environment
• Promoting safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the shop floor

• Extensive experience within custom metal fabrication or job shop engineering
• Strong CAD capability and experience approving fabrication drawings
• Sound understanding of welding standards and fabrication codes (AWS, ASME, ISO, or equivalent)
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Strong technical communicator able to bridge customers, engineering, and production teams
• Organised, detail‑driven, and commercially aware
• Hands‑on, approachable, and comfortable spending time on the shop floor
• Decisive, accountable, and solutions‑focused

• Role reports directly into site leadership at Site Director or Managing Director level
• Opportunity to influence engineering and fabrication strategy during a period of growth
• Strong autonomy and visibility across the business

• £40,000 to £50,000 basic salary
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

If interested please apply or contact me via email for a confidential chat: