Mining Machinery Developments (MMD) are a globally recognised engineering company specialising in the design and manufacture of mineral processing equipment and turnkey solutions for a worldwide market.
For nearly 50 years MMD has combined innovation, expertise, and long-term stability to deliver industry leading solutions. We offer comprehensive support to our customers through an expanding global network of sales offices, manufacturing facilities, and service hubs, employing over 500 dedicated and experienced professionals worldwide.
The Design and Technical sector of the Group, MMD Design & Consultancy Ltd. (D&C) based in Derbyshire, England, are seeking a dedicated and skilled Project Manager (PM) to engage on a regular basis with our sales and manufacturing facility in South Africa, from tender and enquiry phase through to project execution.
Job Description.
The main role of the PM based in the UK will be to assist MMD Africa’s team with all technical related matters associated with MMD equipment. There will also be occasions when the PM will support MMD interests outside of those related to MMD Africa, should the need arise.
As well as general PM work, they will also carry the responsibility of managing and monitoring other tasks which D&C perform for MMD Africa on a continuous basis. The PM will be the direct point of contact for all colleagues at MMD Africa and manage communications effectively, whilst utilising and liaising with the various D&C departments and `Subject Matter Experts’ (SME) responsible for carrying out specific technical and design-related tasks. The PM will engage with relevant departments and SME’s on a regular basis to ensure timely and efficient completion of duties in line with project schedules and commitments.
Experience & Skills Required:
- Previously worked in a project’s related role
- A background in the mining industry / heavy engineering is highly desirable, with exposure to plant and equipment layouts
- A Mechanical Engineering qualification
- A Project Management Professional certification (PMP) preferred, or working towards
- Familiar with engineering manufacturing methods, techniques, and procedures
- Advanced knowledge of SolidWorks 3D, including associated data management, with proven proficiency in AutoCAD 2D.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Computer literate (MS Office skills essential)
- Report writing skills
- Knowledge of heavy engineering related design codes and specifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and results and genuine pride in your work
- Willingness to travel overseas
- Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Good time management and organisation skills
Alongside a competitive salary, up to £50000.00 per annum, MMD offers an enhanced annual holiday entitlement, a 37.5 hour `flexitime’ working week, private medical insurance, a dental plan, 10% employer pension contribution, death-in-service benefit, employee assistance programme, employee education support and team building days.
Applying for this Position.
If you think you’re the right candidate for us, please apply by sending your CV and a covering letter which briefly summarises your suitability for this role.
To look at our company, please visit www.mmdsizers.com.
Closing date for applications is 18th September 2026.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Flexitime
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Alfreton DE55 4NJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- comp lit + exp using 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
