Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Project Manager

Christchurch

£50,000 to £55,000

We are looking for a Project Manager to join a busy Christchurch operations team, delivering multiple engineering projects from order through to shipment, install support, and close-out. If you enjoy juggling schedules, stakeholders, quality packs, and the odd curveball, this Project Manager role will suit

A you down to the ground.

You will be working for a well-established engineering manufacturer supporting complex industrial projects. It is a stable, process-driven environment with strong standards around safety, quality, and delivery, and you will sit right at the centre of it as the Project Manager.

The Project Manager role, what you will be doing

As Project Manager, you will plan, execute, and deliver projects on time, in scope, and within budget, while keeping quality and safety front and centre. The Project Manager is the key link between customers, internal teams, and external partners, ensuring commercial and technical requirements are met against the agreed purchase specification.

Key responsibilities for the Project Manager include:

Owning end-to-end project execution in line with internal procedures
Defining, maintaining, and managing project schedules, including critical paths and risks
Coordinating cross-functional activity across planning, procurement, engineering, production, and sales
Leading regular project meetings covering progress, budget, at-risk actions, and customer changes
Being the primary customer contact for schedule and technical or commercial deliverables, including up to warranty expiry
Ensuring quality packs are complete, including inspection records prior to shipping
Managing non-conformances, documenting root cause, and driving corrective actions
Monitoring and reporting cost deviations, including project hours and material spend during and post execution
Handling contract financial changes, keeping commercial and sales teams informed
Supporting bids with delivery schedules aligned to business capacity and loading
Coordinating site activities for project completion with the site team and resource planning
Initiating invoicing, packing, and shipping to the correct INCO and contractual requirements, coordinating with logistics partners
Completing project close-outs, capturing lessons learned and driving continuous improvement

What we are looking for in a Project Manager

Essential

Proven experience as a Project Manager managing multiple projects at the same time
Strong leadership skills, you can drive projects through to conclusion
Solid understanding of engineering project delivery, planning, procurement, production, and commercial considerations
Confident communicator with the ability to manage stakeholders at all levels
Working knowledge of health and safety requirements
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Organised, self-motivated, and strong in time management
IT literate, comfortable using business systems and tools
Good financial awareness for budgeting and cost controlDesirable

Experience overseeing installation, start-up, or commissioning
Background in heavy engineering or industrial technology environments
Ability to negotiate confidently with customers
Understanding of engineering standards and technical documentation Qualifications

Formal project management qualification, PMP, PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent
At least 5 years’ experience in an engineering field in a Project Manager capacity

Additional info

Christchurch-based, this is the primary location for the Project Manager
Some travel to customer and supplier sites is required, sometimes at short notice
Occasional availability outside normal working hours may be needed depending on project demandsSalary

£50,000 to £55,000 depending on experience

Values and working style

This business wants a Project Manager who takes ownership, works collaboratively, and delivers solutions, someone who understands customer needs, shares knowledge, and follows through on commitments.

How to apply

for the Project Manager Position

If this Project Manager role in Christchurch sounds like your next move, get in touch and we will talk it through.

Call or message Hayden at Holt Engineering on (phone number removed)