36 project manager jobs found in Stoke-on-Trent

Automation Project Manager Contract length: 6 Months Inside IR35 Location: Deeside Hybrid Working About the Role We are seeking an experienced Automation Project Manager to join an advanced operations team delivering innovative products and manufacturing technologies. Key Responsibilities Act as engineering and automation project lead for assigned projects Serve as primary point of contact for stakeholders suppliers and vendors Develop and manage project documentation including URS capital proposals change control and validation plans Manage project budgets and authorise vendor payments Provide regular updates to stakeholders and leadership Support product development with DFM and DFA input Lead equipment selection and supplier evaluation Manage installation validation and handover Coordinate POP trials and execution Support maintenance documentation and best practice Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned Skills and Experience Experience in highly automated...

PMO Professional 6 months - with extensions Birmingham / London Inside IR35 - umbrella only Active SC clearance required Accountabilities: Escalation point for Team Members, to provide guidance and direction to newer members of the team where needed. Set up or work within existing Governance structure for Risk and Change Management, Joiners, Movers and Leavers, Document Management, Boards Meetings/Minutes and Reporting. Work closely with Project Managers to ensure that project reporting deadlines are met, and project documents are updated accurately, stored on the relevant public/team folders and reflect accurate status ensuring clear understanding of progress for open/live projects. Provision of reports to support the project management process, including status reports/updates to the customer Creation and ownership of the project RAID log. Creation and ownership of any other project or programme related trackers used for reporting to key stakeholders both internally and...

Role Title: QA Test Analyst Duration: 6 month contract Location: Hybrid - travel to Telford once every 3 weeks to do spring planning Rate: up to £368 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: Active SC Clearance is required which must be held with the client or another UK government department that can be transferred to the client Role purpose / summary This is a hands-on technical QA Role, executing test activities and performing manual and automated testing on projects. The role will involve working in Agile delivery teams, helping writing a Test Approach document, defining the test activities, tasks and deliverables. Documenting test coverage matrix on projects. Carrying out Functional System Testing and Integration Testing, supporting E2E testing on one or more projects. Analysing customer requirements and technical documentation, identifying test scenarios, writing test scripts (manual and automating tests), test data preparation and executing manual and automated...

Role Title: QA Test Analyst Duration: 6 month contract Location: Hybrid - requires attendance for occasional workshops (typically a couple of days per month) at one of our sites in Telford or Worthing Rate: up to £368 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: Active SC Clearance is required which must be held with the client or another UK government department that can be transferred to the client Role purpose / summary This is a hands-on technical QA Role, executing test activities and performing manual and automated testing on projects. The role will involve working in Agile delivery teams, helping writing a Test Approach document, defining the test activities, tasks and deliverables. Documenting test coverage matrix on projects. Carrying out Functional System Testing and Integration Testing, supporting E2E testing on one or more projects. Analysing customer requirements and technical documentation, identifying test scenarios, writing test scripts (manual and automating...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Project Officer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.   Rate: £30.00 per hour Location: Bolton Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid role of 3 days per week onsite Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)      Interview Process: One stage onsite Interview Project Officer Job Description: This role will require you to work with the Manufacturing project teams in delivering missiles and test equipment throughout their product life-cycles and in accordance with established company project control methodologies. The role of Project Officer provides support to a range of deliverables across multiple Manufacturing task areas and can provide a stepping stone for further progress within a project management environment. The Project...

Our client has an opportunity for a Technical Shopfloor Engineer to join them on a 12 month contract. You will be accompanying the production team in identifying and analysing technical issues. Role: Technical Shopfloor Engineer Location: Broughton, Flintshire Hours: Alternating weeks of mornings and afternoons: Monday to Friday Mornings - 6:00am - 1:10pm / Afternoons - 1:30pm - 8:40pm Clearance: BPSS required to start Hourly Rate: £40.13 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 + a 20% shift uplift What you'll be doing: Accompany the production team / Autonomous Production Team (APT). Supports in identifying, analysing and solving technical issues not directly manageable by the Operators & First Line Manager (FLM). Provides an E2E perspective at the shopfloor level within the production team / APT in Airbus. Supports continuous production enablement by efficiently utilising available resources & knowledge Contributes to the Operational Excellence targets within her/his...

Principal Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer Location: Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham, or Epsom Duration: 12 months initially Rate: Negotiable on experience Inside IR35 Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level and make a real impact in the energy sector? Our client, a leading organisation in power infrastructure, is hiring for a Principal Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on diverse projects within the transmission and distribution sectors across the UK, supporting innovative energy solutions. What you'll be doing: * Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for HV substations, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with client specifications. * Manage and mentor a team of engineers, supporting their development and performance. * Oversee design reviews, including layouts, earthing, interlocking schemes, and HV equipment specifications. * Coordinate project...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Supply Chain Manager subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.    Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bolton, depending on your preference. Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days onsite per week Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Supply Chain Manager Job Description: An opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Manager to join ISP in the Equipment's team. The successful candidate will bring their experience and knowledge to ensure effective Supplier performance, capability & Risk management. As a team, we work across all programmes in a changing environment, managing and implementing both mature and new technologies. Responsibilities /Skillset/experience required: Internal and external assessment skills/knowledge;...

A Tier One Project Management and Engineering Consultancy requires a E&P Project Engineer to support with ongoing Network Rail projects across the North West Central and Eastern regions. This is a fully REMOTE position, which may require some site or office visits from time to time, so  it would be ideal if you were based in the west or east midlands. The initial contract duration will be 6 months, although it is highly likely to be extended. The offered rate is £375 per day (inside IR35).  This represents a great opportunity to secure a long term, stable contract position. You’ll be right for the position if you: Experience of Undertaking Engineering Assurance activities Understanding Railway E&P Assets Technical Qualification to HNC/HND or equivalent Knowledge of Quality Assurance Competent in CDM Be highly experienced in the OLE / E&P discipline (HV and LV ideally) Other areas of responsibility: Manage the specific discipline engineering activities through the...

Our OEM Client based in Whitley, Coventry, is searching for a Test Planner to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour Duties: As a Test Planner, you will manage test submissions from a diverse set of customer teams, with the opportunity of supporting a range of test facilities. In doing so, you will be incorporating the validation of Powertrain systems, from base calibration through to certification and legislative compliance. The main activity for the role is supporting the Lead Test Planner and to coordinate the preparation and management of the fixed facilities. The systems under test are to enable customer test activity across a number of internal and external facilities.  This will include ownership of project kick off, development of robust plans, co-ordination with our rig design team, reporting, governance and control of work and team activity. Our mission is to deliver...

The Opportunity This is an opportunity to join a high-performing and rapidly growing data team delivering secure, scalable and innovative data solutions across the UK public sector. You'll play a key role in enabling smarter decision-making, supporting modern digital services, and driving the adoption of AI and GenAI through robust data platforms. We're looking for experienced Data Engineers who are passionate about building impactful data solutions and working in collaborative, Agile environments. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain data pipelines for ingestion, transformation and curation Develop secure, reliable and high-performing data integration solutions Work closely with product teams and stakeholders to define requirements and deliver data products Share best practices, mentor colleagues and contribute to engineering standards Collaborate within Agile, multi-disciplinary teams Skills & Experience Required Strong SQL and data modelling expertise...

Location: Warrington, Leicester or Bristol Hybrid working: 3 days/week in the office (some flexibility in this) Contract type: Permanent or Contract (inside IR35) Multiple positions available A leading engineering organisation is seeking experienced Senior Process Engineers to support the delivery of complex engineering and technical activities. This role is ideal for engineers with strong domain knowledge who can work independently, mentor others and contribute to high‑quality engineering outputs across a range of challenging projects. Role Overview: The Senior Process Engineer will manage and deliver engineering activities, applying specialist process knowledge to resolve technical issues, develop solutions and ensure compliance with relevant standards. You will work as part of a multi‑discipline team, supporting both project delivery and the development of less experienced engineers. Key Responsibilities Promote effective collaboration across engineering and wider functional...

Location: Warrington, Leicester or Bristol Hybrid working: 3 days/week in the office (some flexibility in this) Contract type: Permanent or Contract (inside IR35) Multiple positions available A leading engineering organisation is seeking experienced Principal Process Engineers to provide senior technical leadership across a range of complex engineering activities. This role is suited to engineers who can work independently, guide multidisciplinary teams and act as subject matter experts within their discipline. Role Overview: You will lead the delivery of engineering and technical outputs, applying broad process knowledge to shape solutions, resolve complex issues and ensure high‑quality standards. The role involves mentoring others, supporting capability development and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate multi‑discipline engineering teams to deliver agreed scopes efficiently. Supervise, mentor and...

Warrington Borough Council Rate: £40 - £50 per hour (Dependant on experience) Inside IR35  Contract length: 6-month (with strong likelihood of extension) Warrington Borough Council is looking to bring in an experienced Building Surveyor to support their Building Services team. You'll be joining a small, friendly, and supportive team, based in the Council's flagship office at 1 Time Square, right in the heart of Warrington, with a great working environment and a strong team culture. The Role This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of a mix of reactive maintenance, planned works, and capital projects across a varied property portfolio. Key responsibilities include: Managing projects from inception through to completion Acting as Contract Administrator (JCT experience ideal) Preparing specifications, drawings, and tender documentation Managing and coordinating contractors and consultants Carrying out site inspections, condition surveys, and reporting Monitoring...

Technical Support Engineer (Manufacturing / Shopfloor Support) Location: Broughton, North Wales (On-site) Contract Length: Contract to November 2026 (strong likelihood of extension) Pay Rate: * £30.00 per hour PAYE * £40.13 per hour Umbrella IR35: Inside IR35 Shift Pattern: Double Days (rotating mornings/afternoons) with 20% shift uplift An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Support Engineer to join a high‑profile aerospace manufacturing environment, providing hands‑on technical and shopfloor support within a busy production setting. This is a role supporting aircraft manufacturing operations and requires strong manufacturing, lineside, and production engineering experience. The Role Working on-site within the production environment, you will provide end‑to‑end technical support to shopfloor operations, ensuring continuous production flow and resolving technical issues that cannot be managed by operators or first-line management alone. Key responsibilities...

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role: Software Development Test Engineer - Automotive - £58/hr (Inside IR35) - Manchester Centre (hybrid potential) - 12 Months (potential for yearly renewal) Duties: Developing software to test multiple types/categories of software including end-user applications and operating systems/utility software (which provides a platform for running end user applications for external customers). The work includes: - Developing and directing the preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, quality assurance plans, procedures, and schedules - Planning and conducting software testing (including using programming languages to write code for use in testing the application/software code), performing analysis of test results, and tracking/reporting risk levels during test execution - Performing regression and ad-hoc testing of software and components potentially affected by system changes - Diagnosing...

Job title: Senior Software Engineer in Test (D) Location: Manchester Duration: 11 Months (rolling) Hourly rate: £57.00ph INSIDE IR35 (Via Umbrella Solutions) POSITION DESCRIPTION: A Senior Software Engineer in Test with a passion for quality, and proven experience of automated software testing, is required for a variety of digital projects being delivered for Luxury Automotive client based in Manchester. We are looking for great engineers who have a passion for innovative problem solving, quality-first coding and practicing Continuous Integration. Would you thrive in an exciting, dynamic and creative start-up environment, but also enjoy the security, resources and influence of an established and successful organisation? Would you excel within a world-class and passionate team that loves what they do? Are you passionate about mentoring and sharing your skills with fellow engineers? You will form part of a collaborative, iterative and agile process in a multi-disciplined team helping...

Technical Support Engineer - Manufacturing Engineering Location: Broughton, Chester (Onsite) Working pattern: Days or Double day shift (20% uplift) Contract type: £30.00/hr PAYE / £40.13/hr Umbrella (Inside IR35) Security clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security) About the Technical Support Engineer role Guidant Global is partnering with Airbus to recruit a Technical Shopfloor Engineer to support one of the UK's most advanced aerospace manufacturing environments. This is a hands-on, operational engineering role where you'll work closely with production teams to keep manufacturing moving safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. You'll be embedded within the shopfloor environment, acting as a key technical interface between production, engineering and support functions. If you thrive in a fast-paced, problem-solving role and enjoy being close to the action, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact. What you'll be doing as a Technical Support...

Ergonomist Contract until the end of 2026 Based in Broughton Inside IR35 Open to negotiation on rates depending on experience Do you have experience identifying ergonomics risk factor in the workplace? Do you have experience in a manufacturing/industrial engineering environment? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Ergonomist, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Increase efficiency and minimise the negative impact of the work packages on both the human and the manufacturing systems Influence product development in line with 'design for manufacture' principles Develop and drive strategic plans for ergonomic risk reduction...

MERITUS are recruiting for a Building & Construction Project Leader to join our client in Broughton, Flintshire on an initial 12 month deal. MUST HAVE SUSTAINABILITY EXPERIENCE. BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION PROJECT LEADER - INSIDE IR35 - £40 PER HOUR - BROUGHTON, FLINTSHIRE - 12 MONTHS - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - SUSTAINABILITY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED The Project Construction Leader is responsible for leading CAPEX construction projects from initial feasibility through design, delivery, and final handover. The role involves managing multi-functional teams, coordinating external consultants, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and to budget. Key Responsibilities Lead multi-functional project teams and external consultants to deliver building services and refurbishment projects. Manage projects from inception and feasibility through design, specification, site delivery, and handover. Develop project delivery plans, manage risks and...