Lead Projects Manager
  • England,Yorkshire and The Humber,South Yorkshire,Barnsley
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
Job Description:
Senior Fabrication / Engineering Project Manager Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8:15am-4:45pm, Friday 8:00am-2:00pm
Location: Barnsley
We are recruiting on behalf of a growing, custom manufacturing business supported by new ownership. They are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Fabrication / Engineering Project Manager to lead complex, bespoke metal fabrication projects from concept through to delivery.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being close to the shop floor while managing technical, commercial, and customer-facing aspects of engineered projects.
The Role Key responsibilities will include:
* Managing custom metal fabrication and job shop engineering projects

* Creating, reviewing, and approving detailed fabrication drawings

* Working extensively with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar

* Leading projects from RFQ and estimating support through production, QA, and final delivery

* Translating customer requirements into manufacturable designs and clear shop-floor documentation

* Applying strong knowledge of fabrication processes including laser, plasma, and waterjet cutting, forming, machining, welding, and finishing

* Ensuring GD&T, tolerancing, and material specifications are correctly applied

* Coordinating closely with production managers, weld supervisors, machinists, and external suppliers

* Driving design-for-manufacturability improvements to reduce cost, lead times, and rework

* Using ERP/MRP systems for job tracking within a job shop environment

* Promoting safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the shop floor

Experience, Skills & Qualifications * Extensive experience within custom metal fabrication or job shop engineering

* Strong CAD capability and experience approving fabrication drawings

* Sound understanding of welding standards and fabrication codes (AWS, ASME, ISO, or equivalent)

* Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

* Strong technical communicator able to bridge customers, engineering, and production teams

* Organised, detail-driven, and commercially aware

* Hands-on, approachable, and comfortable spending time on the shop floor

* Decisive, accountable, and solutions-focused

Structure & Progression * Role reports directly into site leadership at Site Director or Managing Director level

* Opportunity to influence engineering and fabrication strategy during a period of growth

* Strong autonomy and visibility across the business

Package & Benefits * £40,000 to £50,000 basic salary

* Pension scheme

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

If interested please apply or contact me via email for a confidental chat:
Job number 3369223

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