Project Manager - Special Purpose Machinery

Job Title: Project Manager - Special Purpose Machinery
Location: Surrey
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Arrangements: Onsite
About the Opportunity
Verso is supporting a long‑standing engineering and manufacturing client who is looking to hire a Project Manager due to increased demand and growing project complexity. As their new Project Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the project lifecycle - from order receipt through to installation and commissioning of special‑purpose machinery.
You’ll act as the central point of coordination between customers, internal engineering/manufacturing teams, and external subcontractors. If you have an engineering or manufacturing background and enjoy hands‑on project delivery, this Project Manager position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities for the Project Manager - Special Purpose Machinery

• Manage the full lifecycle of customer projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Review customer orders and create project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Lead project kick‑off meetings and maintain regular communication with customers.
• Coordinate internal teams across engineering, design, manufacturing, procurement, and quality.
• Track progress, identify risks, and keep projects on schedule.
• Organise logistics and shipping of machinery.
• Manage local subcontractors during installation and commissioning.
• Monitor project finances, variations, and margins throughout delivery.
• Ensure documentation, testing, and compliance requirements are completed before release.

What We’re Looking For

• Engineering or manufacturing background — ideally within special‑purpose machinery, hydraulics, automation, or mechanical systems.
• Experience managing technical projects from concept through to installation.
• Strong communication skills and confidence leading customer interactions.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external subcontractors.
• Commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple moving parts.

Overall, you’ll play a key role in improving customer satisfaction, internal efficiency, and overall project performance.
For more information, please contact Cathy Swain.
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