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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.
Key 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
What We’re Looking For
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
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
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.
