Interim Engineering Project Delivery Manager - £840pd

1st Executive Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project delivery consulting firm seeks an Interim Engineering Project Delivery Manager in the United Kingdom. This role, available for 6 months at £840 per day, involves leading engineering projects within a life sciences organisation and ensuring their timely delivery while adhering to safety and governance standards. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and proven experience in complex project environments. The position is hybrid, with urgency in filling this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Engineering project delivery within complex or regulated environments.
• Expertise in risk management, financial reporting, contractor oversight, and assurance processes.
• Skilled communicator, with the ability to work closely with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact, high-value engineering projects within a leading life sciences organisation.
• Steer complex portfolios and drive stakeholder alignment.
• Ensure projects are delivered on-time, within budget, and compliant with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Financial reporting

Communication

Continuous improvement

Job description

Interim Engineering Project Delivery Manager - £840pd

Role: Interim Engineering Project Delivery Manager
Rate: £840 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Location: Hybrid and Hertfordshire
Duration: 6 months +
Client: Global Pharmaceuticals organisation

An Interim Project Delivery Manager to lead high-impact, high-value engineering projects within a world leading life sciences organisation.

This role is at the forefront of strategic change, directly supporting innovation, manufacturing excellence, and operational safety. You will steer complex portfolios, drive stakeholder alignment, and ensure seamless execution from concept to completion.

As Project Delivery Manager, you will oversee a diverse portfolio of engineering projects, ensuring they are delivered on-time, in budget, and in compliance with safety, quality & governance standards.

You'll be the key force in defining delivery strategy, directing cross‑functional teams, and ensuring every project drives measurable business benefits.

Requirements:

• Strong leadership and stakeholder‑management ability
• Proven experience in Engineering project delivery within complex or regulated environments.
• Expertise in risk management, financial reporting, contractor oversight, and assurance processes.
• Skilled communicator, with the ability to work closely with stakeholders to a senior level, to influence effectively and drive continuous improvement.

This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply asap and any questions, email [e-mail]