Project Manager, Operations Management

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role At Sulzer, we are a global leader in fluid engineering and rotating equipment services. Our Leeds Service Centre is one of the UK's key operational hubs, providing the repair, refurbishment, maintenance and performance enhancement of pumps, motors and other rotating equipment for customers across the power generation, water, oil & gas, chemical and industrial sectors. The centre supports both workshop-based and field service activities, helping customers maximise reliability, reduce downtime and improve asset performance.

As our Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering complex service and overhaul projects, ensuring customer commitments are met safely, on time and within budget.

The Role Managing project delivery from initiation to close-out.

Acting as the main customer contact for key accounts

Coordinating internal teams across engineering, operations, procurement and field service.

Monitoring project schedules, budgets, risks and resource requirements.

Ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably and in line with customer expectations.

Providing regular progress updates to customers and internal stakeholders.

Identifying and managing commercial opportunities and project variations.

Supporting outage planning and execution for critical customer sites.

Building strong relationships that secure repeat business and long-term partnerships.

About You Proven Project Management experience within engineering, manufacturing, maintenance or industrial services.

Experience managing customer-facing projects with commercial accountability.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Excellent planning and organisational abilities.

A proactive approach to problem solving and risk management.

Knowledge of rotating equipment, pumps, motors or related industrial systems would be advantageous.

A recognised Project Management qualification (APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent) is desirable.

What we offer youWe’ve recently invested significantly in modernising our Leeds facility — creating a brighter, more efficient, and more advanced workspace designed to support high‑quality work and a great employee experience. Alongside our upgraded facilities, you’ll benefit from:

Core BenefitsA competitive salary

Annual bonus linked to business and individual performance, paid as a single annual payment.

Private Medical Insurance – Individual private medical cover provided through Aviva Medicash Health Cash Plan (covering everyday healthcare expenses such as dental, optical and GP services)33 days’ holiday

Defined pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programmes Discounts on shopping, entertainment & lifestyle

Costco membership option

Discounted personal car leasing for you, family & friends

Long Service Awards Ongoing learning through Sulzer Learning Pathways Armed Forces Support – As a Silver Award holder of the MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively support veterans, reservists and Cadet Adult Volunteers. This includes policies that enable time for training, camps and deployment, alongside access to a growing internal military network.

Onsite Perks Free, secure parking with EV charging

Multi-faith prayer room Newly modernised work areas

Lively Sports & Social Club with events & prize draws
24/7 onsite gym Subsidised vending machines

Subsidised Canteen offering hot and cold food Working Pattern This role is primarily site-based in Leeds, reflecting its close connection to our operations and team collaboration. However, we take a positive and flexible approach to ways of working, recognising the importance of balance and autonomy, so ad-hoc home working can be supported where appropriate. Alongside this, we offer a 37-hour working week with a flexi-time policy, giving you the ability to bank hours and take them back as service leave, helping you manage your time in a way that works best for you.

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.Summary

Location:

Leeds Type:
Full time