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Project Manager

Job details
Posting date: 13 August 2025
Salary: £55,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 September 2025
Location: Hebburn, Tyne & Wear
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Extension Recruitment
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 530

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Summary

Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Hebburn, Tyne & Wear
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

About the Opportunity
Join a well-established engineering organisation in the North East, delivering high-impact projects across marine, defence, and heavy fabrication sectors. This site-based role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and enjoys taking full ownership of outcomes.

Why Join?

Personal Growth – Work with industry experts on complex engineering projects
Financial Security – Pension scheme and life cover
Healthy Living – Health cash plan including dental, optical, physiotherapy, counselling, and 24/7 virtual GP
Work-life Balance – 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
The Role
As Project Manager, you’ll lead multi-million-pound engineering projects from start to finish. You’ll coordinate internal teams, manage budgets, and act as the key point of contact for customers, ensuring delivery with precision and quality.

Key Responsibilities

Own fabrication projects and lead cross-functional teams
Build customer trust and manage stakeholder relationships
Track earned value and navigate challenges in real time
Drive performance, safety, and quality
About You
You’re a confident leader with experience in heavy fabrication, shipbuilding, or complex engineering. Comfortable making decisions on-site, you bring strong planning and budget management skills.

Preferred Skills

Engineering qualification (preferably mechanical)
APM, PRINCE2, or similar
MOD security clearance eligibility
Proficiency in MS Office and planning tools
Security Notice
Roles are subject to security control restrictions and a BPSS check, including a basic DBS.

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