Job Title: Project Manager / Key Account Manager
Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Salary: Competitive
About the Role
We’re looking for a commercially minded Project Manager / Key Account Manager to lead high-value engineering and manufacturing projects (typically £5m+) while managing key client relationships. This is a dual-facing role, combining project delivery with strategic account management, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to client expectations.
Key Responsibilities
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Act as the main point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and trust
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Lead projects end-to-end, overseeing delivery, budget, risk, and quality
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Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, sales, and finance
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Drive commercial performance, ensuring margins and internal KPIs are met
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Proactively manage challenges and maintain client confidence under pressure
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Identify opportunities for account growth and long-term partnership success
Candidate Profile
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Proven experience as a Project Manager or Key Account Manager in engineering or manufacturing
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Comfortable managing high-value, complex projects (£5m+)
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Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and leadership skills
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Background in regulated or safety-critical sectors (marine, nuclear, etc.) is advantageous
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Excellent communication, planning, and commercial awareness
Benefits
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Up to 8% matched pension
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Flexi time
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Life assurance – 4 x salary
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Access to a corporate rewards platform
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25 days leave + bank holidays
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Onsite position
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Kate Forster
Kate joined Jackson Hogg in 2022 and moved into the Commercial division after 2 years in Supply Chain. Kate now specialises in commercial recruitment for our clients with a product portfolio and covers Business Development Managers, Sales Managers and Account Managers. Kate is currently undergoing a house renovation which has been ongoing for several years - it is a love hate project.
Senior Consultant - Commercial
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