Project manager

Ford & Stanley are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the site on a 12-month contract, supporting a high-volume engineering programme focused on gearboxes and transmission systems.

You will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring delivery from initial scope through to completion, within a technically sensitive rail engineering environment. This is a hands-on, site-based role requiring strong coordination, delivery focus, and the ability to manage complex engineering workstreams.

• Manage projects end-to-end, from definition and planning through execution, delivery, and close-out
• Coordinate closely with engineering, production, supply chain, quality, and site teams to drive progress
• Deliver projects involving gearboxes, drivetrains, and transmission systems, ensuring technical requirements are clearly understood
• Maintain and update project plans, schedules, actions, and risk registers
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and selected external suppliers
• Track and report project progress, escalating issues or risks where appropriate
• Ensure all work aligns with rail industry standards, quality requirements, and internal governance

Essential -

• Proven experience working as a Project Manager within an engineering, manufacturing, or rail environment
• Demonstrable exposure to gearboxes, transmissions, drivetrains, or power transmission systems
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced setting
• Comfortable working with technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Able to work 5 days per week on site

Desirable -

• Background in rail, rolling stock, heavy engineering, automotive, or similar regulated industries
• Experience working within OEM, overhaul, retrofit, or life-extension programmes
• Contract Project Management experience within engineering environments

Barton - 5 days on site

Monday to Thursday: Standard site hoursFriday: Early finish 08:00 - 16:30

12-month contract

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