Jobs, fresher vacancy - Project Manager • Bedfordshire

Company: First Achieve Ltd

Bedfordshire

Project Manager - Engineering & Manufacturing First Achieve Engineering are proudly supporting a leading UK-based manufacturer in their search for an experienced Project Manager. With a strong heritage and global reach, this organisation supplies high-integrity equipment across industries including Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Nuclear, and Water. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering complex engineering projects within a world-class manufacturing environment. The Role As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of engineering projects - ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and in line with customer expectations. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risks, and drive operational excellence while supporting continuous improvement across the business. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of projects, monitoring progress, budgets, and risks while coordinating internal teams, supply chains, and subcontractors. Track project performance against plans, taking corrective action where necessary to meet delivery and margin expectations. Identify and mitigate risks while capitalising on opportunities to improve outcomes. Provide regular status updates and support formal reviews in line with milestone schedules. Lead post-project reviews and share lessons learned to improve future performance. Contribute to the development of standardised project management tools and processes. Support bid activities by evaluating compliance, risks, and delivery requirements, establishing frameworks for execution. Ensure all projects meet client specifications and industry standards. About You Degree, Higher National Qualification, or Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent experience. 5+ years' project management experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment. UK Passport holder (dual nationality permitted, primary nationality must be British). Strong knowledge of project and risk management principles. Commercially aware with sound decision-making skills. Confident communicator with the ability to engage at all levels. Proactive, motivated, and collaborative. Ideally PRINCE2® Practitioner, APM PMQ, or equivalent certification. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. What's in it for you? Competitive salary and benefits package Flexible working options & hybrid working (role dependent) Excellent training and career development opportunities Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase more Contributory pension scheme with life assurance Reward and recognition schemes Health cash plan (optical, dental, etc.), Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme Cycle-to-work scheme Employee discounts across high street & online retailers