Engineering Project Manager

Engineering Project ManagerElectrical & Instrumentation Systems in Hazardous EnvironmentsLocation: Hybrid West Sussex+ UK travel & occasional international travel Salary: £50-£70,000 DOE + car allowance + bonus Type: Permanent, full-timeThe CompanyA specialist engineering business delivering electrical, instrumentation and fluid-handling systems into safety-critical environments across the UK and internationally. They design, engineer, integrate and support complex assets from concept and build through to testing, commissioning and handover, working with both industrial and commercial clients. Their reputation is built on technical integrity, quality delivery and practical engineering excellence.The OpportunityThis is a senior Engineering Project Manager role you’ll take ownership of the technical delivery of a large and varied project portfolio, managing multiple live projects at any one time at different stages of the process, some running over multiple years.This role is best suited to someone who enjoys setting priorities, managing competing deadlines, and owning the engineering detail, rather than pure people management. You’ll personally pull together scopes, lead designs, manage approvals, and see projects through to build, commissioning, and handover.What You’ll Be DoingOwning the full engineering lifecycle: survey, scope, concept design, detailed design, delivery and handoverManaging multiple concurrent engineering projects across electrical, mechanical and process disciplinesActing as the technical authority between commercial, design, production, quality and commissioning teamsSupporting the commercial team with technical input, proposals, and costingsCoordinating internal electrical design engineers and external specialist consultantsManaging design certification, approvals, and client sign-offOverseeing the transition from design into production and buildWorking closely with commissioning teams to ensure systems are delivered and handed over correctlyMaintaining regular client communication and technical confidence throughout the project lifecycleThis is a hands-on management role, you will personally drive a significant proportion of the engineering workload rather than delegating everything.Technical EnvironmentElectrically biased systems with mechanical and hydraulic integrationFuel storage, transfer, and fluid-handling systemsLarge fabricated assets including tanks, skids and packaged systemsHighly regulated and safety-critical environments (aviation, industrial, hazardous areas)Use of external design consultants and certifying bodiesWhat We’re Looking ForYou’ll be an experienced engineering professional who is comfortable managing complexity, ambiguity, and scale.Essential:Strong electrical engineering background (E&I / controls / systems)Proven experience delivering engineering projects end to endComfortable managing multiple projects simultaneouslyConfident interfacing with clients, consultants, and internal teamsStrong organisation, prioritisation, and communication skillsWillingness to travel occasionally within the UK and internationallyHighly desirable:Experience in fuel systems, process engineering, oil & gas, aviation, or similar regulated sectorsExposure to ATEX, CompEx, or hazardous-area environmentsExperience working with HAZOP documentation and design approvalsUnderstanding of mechanical and hydraulic integrationHNC, HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or similarWhy This Role Stands OutGenuine technical ownership, not just project trackingInfluence across design, delivery, and client relationshipsExposure to complex, long-life engineering projectsOpportunity to shape engineering delivery as the business growsTrusted, senior role within a specialist engineering environmentInterested? If you’re an experienced Engineering Project Manager ready to step into a role with real responsibility and technical credibility, we’d like to hear from you.Please email your CV to charlotte.mcfadzen@hprtalent.com or call 0115 870 0115 for more details