Senior Project Manager 

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Title: Senior Project Manager (Engineering)

Location – Near Godalming, Surrey

Salary: Circa £60,000 + Benefits

Senex Recruitment is supporting a specialist engineering and technology-focused organisation seeking a Project Manager to deliver complex engineering projects across global operations. The company will consider applicants at both a Project Manager and Senior or Lead Project Manager level.

About this Senior Project Manager role

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on delivering multi-disciplinary projects across process, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.

You will manage the full project lifecycle, from design and procurement through to installation and commissioning, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

The role requires managing multiple projects simultaneously while working closely with engineering teams, suppliers, and clients.

Key responsibilities

Project Delivery and Lifecycle Management

Manage end-to-end delivery of engineering projects including design, procurement, installation, and commissioning.

Technical Engineering Coordination

Support the development of P&IDs, equipment specification, and work closely with controls and automation teams.

Client and Stakeholder Management

Build strong relationships with customers, contractors, and suppliers across projects.

Commercial and Proposal Support

Contribute to quotations, technical proposals, and vendor coordination.

Compliance and Safety

Ensure all work complies with ISO standards, health & safety regulations, and statutory requirements.

Continuous Improvement

Support innovation, efficiency improvements, and best practice across project delivery.


Skills and experience required

  • Proven experience delivering engineering projects end-to-end
  • Strong technical background in process, mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation engineering
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong stakeholder and communication skills
  • Track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
  • Knowledge of engineering standards, safety, and compliance
  • Commercial awareness and customer-focused mindset
  • A Prince2 or APM qualification would be an advantage

Salary and benefits

  • Competitive level salary circa £60,000
  • Opportunity to work on global engineering projects (travel will be required, but forward planned and with allowance)
  • Hands-on technical role with full project ownership
  • Exposure to innovation and complex engineering systems
  • Ongoing professional development

Apply for this Senior Project Manager job

If you are an experienced Senior Project Manager or a Project Manager looking to step up to a senior engineering role with global project exposure, apply today or contact Senex Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, full details will be shared on application.

Contact Kevin McHugh at Senex Recruitment on 01424 211872.

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To apply for this job email your details to kevin@senexrecruitment.com.