Project Engineering Manager

Job title:

Project Engineering Manager

Company:

Alten

Job description

Company DescriptionAre you passionate about engineering? Do you want to make a difference?You could be one of our 54k+ colleagues in over 30 countries working on inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!Job DescriptionWhat will you be doing?Are you a strategic engineering leader ready to take full ownership of complex, high-impact projects? We’re looking for a Project Engineering Manager to oversee engineering delivery across multidisciplinary teams within a dynamic and innovative organisation operating at the forefront of engineering and sustainable technology.Your main responsibilities will be:

• Lead and oversee all aspects of engineering project execution, ensuring safety in design and adherence to industry standards and regulations
• Take full accountability for project delivery — on time, on budget, and to the highest quality
• Manage the overall engineering strategy and scope across multidisciplinary teams
• Coordinate seamlessly with both internal teams and external partners to drive effective collaboration
• Lead risk and change management processes to proactively address issues and minimise impact
• Engage cross-functionally with centres of excellence, operations, supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing technology to align project objectives
• Drive continuous improvement and value engineering throughout the lifecycle
• Build, inspire, and manage a high-performing engineering team
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and other safety governance frameworks

Who are we looking for?

• Experience managing cross-functional teams and external partners
• Excellent understanding of safety in design, risk management, and value engineering practices
• Proficiency in CDM Regulations and their application in project environments

You are…

• Passionate about engineering
• result-oriented
• proactive

QualificationsExperience, skills and qualifications required:

• Strong background in project engineering or engineering management within industrial, process, energy, or manufacturing environments
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale engineering projects
• Effective communication and leadership skills to manage stakeholders at all levels
• Experience implementing engineering governance and driving technical excellence
• Degree-qualified in Engineering or related discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, etc.)
• Project management certification (e.g. APM, PMP) is advantageous

Additional InformationWhy join us?We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We’re here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

Expected salary

Location

Preston

Job date

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:23:07 GMT

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