Grainger & Worrall
Project Manager - Strategic & Major - Fixed Term Contract
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Project Manager – Strategic & Major Programmes
Location: Bridgnorth, plus ability to travel to client sites when required.
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday (08:30 – 17:00)
Salary: Competitive. Dependent on experience.
Employment type: Fixed Term Contract - 12 months.
Are you a commercially astute project manager with a passion for delivering complex, high-value new product engineering programmes?
Due to continued growth, we are expanding our Customer Delivery team and seeking two experienced New Product Introduction (NPI) Project Managers to drive strategic major programmes in new markets. You will play a key role in shaping the future of mobility through strategic partnerships with new and existing customers.
Who are we?
At Grainger & Worrall, we specialise in producing complex cast and precision-machined solutions for pioneering technologies across diverse industries, including automotive, aerospace, defence, motorsport, and more, highlighting our versatility and commitment to driving future technology development and decarbonising mobility.
Our commitment to engineering excellence and breakthrough innovation was recently recognised with The King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation — our fourth accolade in this prestigious programme. This honour reflects the significant impact of our work on the future of mobility and sustainable technology.
Driven by a team of talented and experienced engineers and specialists, we push boundaries and innovate to bring cutting-edge ideas to life.
We work with leading manufacturers of high-performance vehicles, helping them turn their ambitious designs and vision into reality. Through the expertise of our team and state-of-the-art facilities which combines cutting-edge engineering with advanced manufacturing processes, we deliver high-performance components tailored to meet the demanding requirements of our clients’ innovative applications. We’re proud to shape the future of engineering.
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About The Role
Reporting to the Head of Programmes, you’ll be responsible for the delivery of high-value, technically complex strategic programmes. These are long-term, high value customer projects with significant commercial and engineering scope. You’ll act as the single point of accountability for project performance, integrating cross-functional teams and ensuring contractual and commercial success.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Managing strategic NPI programmes from contract award to production release.
- Owning project schedules, milestones, and governance frameworks.
- Acting as the primary customer interface, driving service excellence.
- Overseeing commercial delivery, contract compliance, and risk management.
- Forecasting and managing financial performance at contract level.
- Identifying growth opportunities and supporting strategic partnerships.
- Coordinating across engineering, operations, and commercial teams.
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll bring a strong commercial mindset, engineering awareness, and a track record of delivering complex programmes in high-value sectors.
- Experience delivering engineering or manufacturing programmes.
- Proven success in managing multimillion pound projects with high engineering complexity.
- Strong commercial and contract management skills.
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional leadership.
- Comfortable with customer growth conversations and strategic planning.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and financial oversight capabilities.
- Ability to travel to site and, where required, client site (UK, US, EMEA)
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What You’ll Get
We’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your skills and further your career. We’ll work with you to develop your personal professional development plan, tailored to your goals and ambitions.
In Addition, You’ll Get The Following Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to purchase more holiday days after your first year.
- Westfield Health Insurance
- Discounted gym membership
- Company pension
- Free onsite parking
- Additional shift bonus (where applicable)
- Family Ironbridge Pass
What To Expect
At Grainger & Worrall, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence.
Joining our team means being part of a culture that values positivity, adaptability, and teamwork. We strive to innovate and improve, ensuring everyone shares in our success.
We’re committed to supporting applicants with disabilities and we’re happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to suit your needs. If you require any adjustments or additional support, please let us know.
Right To Work Requirements
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
To be considered, applicants must already possess a long-term and unrestricted right to work in the UK for the duration of employment.
We are unable to offer or support any form of visa application or future visa extension.
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