Project Manager

Responsibilities

Lead the successful delivery of multiple engineering projects from initiation to completion while managing budgets, schedules, and resource allocations. Coordinate internal departments and external suppliers to ensure project milestones are achieved while maintaining compliance with quality and contractual standards.

Requirements

Requires proven experience managing engineering, manufacturing, or technical projects with strong project planning and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office is essential, with professional project management qualifications considered a desirable asset.

Skills

• Project management
• Engineering project delivery
• Project planning
• Budget management
• Stakeholder management
• Risk management
• Contractual compliance
• Epicor ERP
• Microsoft Office
• Reporting
• Project governance
• Coaching
• Manufacturing processes
• Process engineering
• Water treatment
• Communication

Benefits

• Competitive employer matched pension scheme
• Company bonus scheme
• Employee referral scheme
• Free employee assistance services
• Life insurance
• Income protection
• Early finish Friday
• Training and development
• Holiday buy-back
• Team building and social events

About this role

Project Manager
Department: Project Engineers
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Rochdale
Reporting To: Nigel Davenport

Description
Job Title: Project Manager
Company: Salt Separation Services
Location: Rochdale, on-site
Department: Project Department
Compensation: £40,000 - £55,000

Salt Separation Services have been leading in desalination technology for over 35 years; specialising in the engineering, commissioning and servicing of reverse osmosis (RO) plants that provide drinkable water solutions across a variety of industries. Our systems are used in sectors including naval, oil, cruise ships, and more. We’re committed to designing reliable, high-quality RO and water filtration solutions that meet the unique demands of each industry and customer we serve. Join us on the path to simplifying access to water solutions for a broad and varied client base!

Key Responsibilities
Lead the successful delivery of multiple engineering projects from initiation to completion.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules and resource allocations.
Manage project budgets, forecasting, margins and overall financial performance.
Review and interpret contractual requirements to ensure project compliance.
Identify, assess and manage project risks and opportunities.
Coordinate internal departments and external suppliers to ensure project milestones are achieved.
Manage project information and reporting through Epicor ERP.
Monitor project performance against quality, cost and delivery (QCD) objectives.
Lead project review meetings and ensure actions are completed effectively.
Build strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders, managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
Proactively manage scope changes and resolve project issues as they arise.
Ensure compliance with company processes, quality standards and project governance requirements.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project delivery performance.
Contribute to the development of project management best practice across the business.
Coach and support Project Engineers and other developing team members as the function grows.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
Proven experience managing engineering, manufacturing or technical projects.
Strong project planning, scheduling and organisational skills.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong commercial awareness, including budget management and cost control.
Experience identifying and managing project risks and opportunities.
Problem-solving mindset with the ability to make informed decisions independently.
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong reporting and project governance capabilities.
Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of an organisation.
Desirable
Experience within manufacturing, process engineering or water-treatment industries.
Knowledge of Epicor ERP systems.
Formal project management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent).
Experience coaching or mentoring junior engineering or project management professionals.
Understanding of quality, production and supply chain processes within an engineering environment.

Why Salt Sep?
Benefits:

A value at Salt Sep is family, and as such, we have designed benefits package which we believe give our people the very best support we can professionally, personally and for your future.
Competitive employer matched pension scheme (Aviva)
Company Bonus Scheme
Employee Referral Scheme
Free Employee Assistance Services; giving counselling, GP access, financial and wellbeing advice.
Life insurance
Income protection (after 5 yrs service)
Early finish Friday (finishing at 1pm)
Plenty of training and development
Holiday buy-back
Excellent team building, social and company events
At Salt Separation Services, you’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects in a dynamic environment, as part of a small family-owned business.

We have some big goals on our horizon, we take pride in supporting our employees' own growth and provide a culture that values quality, communication, integrity, health and safety and family.
We'd love to hear from you! Apply now...
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV and cover letter detailing relevant experience and qualifications.

The next steps
1. Our team will help look into your application
2. If successful, we'll arrange a quick chat
3. Initial Interview, will be with the hiring manager and there will be an element of demonstrating your skills.
4. Final stage, a peer interview to meet some of the people you'll be working along side.
5. Offer, and hopefully, acceptance!

Salt Separation Services is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued, we encourage all candidates from all backgrounds, and are very happy to facilitate any adjustment you might need.

About Salt Separation Services

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering · 51-200 employees · headquartered in Rochdale, Lancs · founded 1990