Senior Project Manager

About the role

Sulzer's Leeds facility is a global centre of excellence for advanced design and manufacturing, specialising in OEM pump technology and engineered solutions for critical industrial applications. This site brings together cutting-edge engineering capability, digital design, and high-precision manufacturing, supporting sectors such as energy, water, chemicals, and infrastructure. With significant recent investment, our Leeds operations are evolving rapidly-enhancing our capabilities in advanced machining, digital engineering, testing, and product innovation. This is where new business pumps are brought to life from cradle to grave-from initial concept and design through to manufacture, testing, delivery, and lifecycle support. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex, high-value pump projects within our new business portfolio. You will play a critical role in managing the end-to-end project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple concurrent projects across the full lifecycle - from bid handover through design, manufacturing, and final delivery
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring strong relationships and clear communication
• Drive project planning, scheduling, risk management, and cost control
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including design engineering, production, procurement, and quality
• Ensure compliance with contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within engineering, manufacturing, or OEM environments
• Strong knowledge of complex mechanical equipment, ideally pumps or rotating equipment
• Demonstrated experience delivering high-value, technically complex projects
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong commercial awareness, including budget control and contract management
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
• Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP) desirable
• What we offer you
• Core Benefits
• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus, based on company and personal performance
• Private Medical Insurance through Aviva
• 33 days' annual leave
• Defined pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Discounts on shopping, entertainment & lifestyle
• Costco membership option
• Discounted personal car leasing for you, family & friends
• Long Service Awards
• Ongoing learning through Sulzer Learning Pathways
• Onsite Perks
• Free, secure parking with EV charging
• Multi-faith prayer room
• Newly modernised work areas
• Community & Wellbeing
• Lively Sports & Social Club with events & prize draws
• 24/7 onsite gym
• Subsidised vending machines
• Subsidised Canteen offering hot and cold food
• Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
• We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

Benefits

Additional Information

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

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