Project Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering

Position: Project Manager (Permanent)
Are you a Project Manager who still thinks like an Engineer?

I am currently partnering with Legacy Manufacturing Solutions, a high-growth engineering consultancy in Rugby that is currently scaling from £4m to £20m turnover. They don’t do "standard" construction or cookie-cutter builds. They specialise in high-spec, turnkey capital projects for blue-chip manufacturing clients, think complex process engineering, M&E installations, and factory refurbs where "Detail is King."

The Challenge:
Beyond the Timeline

Legacy is looking for a PM with Mechanical DNA. They don't need someone to just manage a spreadsheet; they need a technical lead who can truly own the "how" of a project. You will be expected to walk onto a client’s site, identify legislative gaps or process inefficiencies, and lead the technical strategy to fix them.

What you will be doing:

* Technical Consultancy:
Conducting site audits and GAP analyses on Life Safety Systems (Fire Strategy, Asbestos, Emergency Lighting) and presenting engineering solutions to client boards.

* Design Literacy:
Using AutoCAD/Solid Works to resolve design clashes on-site and ensure installations match "as-built" requirements.

* High-Stakes Delivery:
Managing the full project lifecycle of complex M&E and process systems, ensuring a zero-snag handover.

* Strategic Planning:
Maintaining a disciplined Ř-week look ahead" to manage material lead times and labour sequencing with surgical precision.

The Profile

Required:

We are looking for:

* Engineering Roots: A background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering. You likely started in design or applications engineering.

* Sector

Experience:

Proven track record in turnkey CAPEX projects within construction, manufacturing, Food & Bev, Pharma, Automotive, or heavy industrial sectors.

* Legislative Grip: A strong understanding of CDM 2015 and UK British Standards (BS/ISO).

* The Consultant Mindset:
The ability to map out "as-is" versus "to-be" processes for clients.

Why this role is different:

Legacy is an engineering-led business, not a corporate machine. You will have total autonomy over your projects and a clear career trajectory as the company triples in size. This is a hands-on, technical peer role where your engineering expertise is the primary tool for success.

Note:

This role involves regular travel across the UK and Ireland to maintain Legacy’s high standards on-site.

If you are tired of "surface-level" project management and want to get back to the nuts and bolts of engineering delivery, I want to speak with you