Project Manager (Manufacturing)

MCS Group · Derry and Strabane, Northern Ireland

Project Manager (Manufacturing) at MCS Group, based in Derry and Strabane, Northern Ireland, paying £45,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£45,000 per annum
Location
Derry and Strabane, Northern Ireland
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 hour ago
Closes
5 Dec 2026
Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing

11% below the typical rate for engineering & manufacturing

Reference BBBH66141

About the role

MCS Group is delighted to be working with a fast-growing engineering business to recruit an experienced Project Manager to join its expanding team. (4 day working week)

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of manufacturing projects from initial concept through design, build, installation and final customer acceptance.

The Role
You will manage the full project lifecycle, working closely with engineering, automation and mechanical build teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required technical standards.

What's On Offer

  • Four-day working week
  • Opportunity to work on innovative automation and robotics projects
  • Continuous training and development
  • Collaborative and progressive working environment

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Managing manufacturing projects from concept to completion
  • Developing project schedules, resource plans and delivery roadmaps
  • Managing budgets, forecasting, cost control and project performance
  • Leading design reviews and identifying technical and operational risks
  • Managing customer expectations and providing regular project updates
  • Resolving technical and operational issues throughout the project lifecycle

The Person
You will ideally have:

  • Experience managing complex engineering, manufacturing or technical projects
  • A strong engineering or technical background
  • Excellent planning, organisation and stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent communication and customer-facing skills

An Engineering qualification, PRINCE2/PMP or Lean/Six Sigma experience would be advantageous.
To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Kathy Donaghey Principal Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group [phone removed]
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Reference: BBBH66141 · Posted 1 hour ago · Closes 5 Dec 2026 · Listed via MCS Group

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