Project Manager

Job Type
Permanent
Location
Chester, Cheshire
Salary
£50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Job Ref
BBBH185447_1782404845
Date Added
June 25th, 2026
Consultant
Loz Mitchell

We are working with a highly regulated, fast-growing manufacturing organisation seeking an experienced Site Project Manager to lead a portfolio of complex, site-based projects.

This is a pivotal role focused on driving structured project delivery across a live operational environment, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and within budget.

The Role

You will take ownership of the full project lifecycle - from concept through to implementation and close-out - while establishing robust governance and consistent project delivery standards across the site.

Acting as the central coordination point, you will align cross-functional teams, manage project plans and budgets, and deliver clear, data-driven reporting to senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of site projects in a regulated environment
  • Establish consistent project governance, standards, and reporting
  • Manage project plans, budgets, risks, and stakeholder alignment
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver safe, compliant outcomes
  • Provide clear updates and escalate risks with solutions
  • Ensure strong H&S and contractor management on-site

About You

  • Proven track record delivering complex site projects in regulated environments
  • Strong end-to-end project management and governance expertise
  • Ability to lead contractors and cross-functional teams on live sites
  • Commercially aware with solid budgeting and stakeholder management skills
  • Confident communicator, comfortable driving alignment and accountability
  • Experienced with project tools (e.g. Jira) and compliance-driven environments

Desirable

  • Experience with complex infrastructure projects (e.g. cleanrooms, utilities, HVAC)
  • Understanding of validation, commissioning, and handover processes
  • Background in pharmaceutical or highly regulated manufacturing
  • Relevant project management or continuous improvement qualifications (PRINCE2, APM, PMP, Lean Six Sigma)

Qualifications

  • Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or similar
  • Minimum 5 years' experience delivering complex site-based projects

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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