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Project Manager

Stannah Group

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Good standard of numeracy and literacy
  • NVQ6 or degree in Management or equivalent
  • Previous Lift/ escalator background advantageous
  • CSCS Managers
  • IOSH Managing Safely

Responsibilities

  • Lead end‑to‑end project delivery, ensuring safety, quality and compliance across all activities and documentation.
  • Manage project programmes, resources and teams, keeping work on track and aligned with client expectations.
  • Oversee project finances, including budgeting, forecasting, change control and accurate invoicing.
  • Maintain strong client relationships, providing clear communication, resolving issues and identifying future opportunities.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Quality Control
  • Team Leadership
  • Communication
  • Literacy

About the company

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Stannah Group

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Our experience within the lift industry is virtually unsurpassed. In the 1860s, Joseph Stannah began making lifts to move ships' cargo, and today, over 150 years on, our business covers all types of products and services to enable the movement of people and goods. Fifth-generation members of the Stannah family manage the company and still uphold the traditional family values of quality and service that Joseph started all those years ago. We are a global market leader of stairlifts and homelifts, since 1975. We're also the UK’s leading independent supplier of lift products supplying goods as diverse as goods & service lifts, passenger & platform lifts, escalators & moving walkways, homelifts and, of course, stairlifts. Our engineers maintain, service, repair, refurbish, modernise, remove and replace all types of lift products, stairlifts, escalators & moving walkways from all manufacturers. We work in all market sectors, from keeping people in their homes around the world, and in the U.K. providing dumbwaiters in restaurants, platform lifts to enable access for all in every public building, to major escalator and lift installations for railway stations. Be part of our success story.

Company details

IndustryIndustrial Machinery Manufacturing
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

Company Description

Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access for greater convenience and independence.

Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867. A lot has happened since then and today Stannah is a global business. The family is in their fifth generation and plays a hands-on role in running the business. Most people know us for our stairlifts. Our range of products includes lifts, escalators, and homelifts. We also provide maintenance and repair services.

Job Description

Project Manager Jobs in North England at Stannah – join the team!

Competitive Salary + Company Vehicle + Excellent Benefits

Join Stannah and lead major lift & escalator projects across the North

Are you an experienced Project Manager within the lift and escalator industry looking for the opportunity to take ownership of high-value projects while working for one of the UK's most trusted engineering businesses?

At Stannah, we're looking for a driven and customer-focused Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of lift and escalator projects across North England, from Nottingham through to Scotland.

This role includes occasional overnight stays depending on project requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys managing complex projects, building strong customer relationships, and leading teams to deliver outstanding results safely, on time, and within budget.

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30 and Friday: 08:00 - 15:45

Project Manager Responsibilities:

  • Lead end‑to‑end project delivery, ensuring safety, quality and compliance across all activities and documentation.
  • Manage project programmes, resources and teams, keeping work on track and aligned with client expectations.
  • Oversee project finances, including budgeting, forecasting, change control and accurate invoicing.
  • Maintain strong client relationships, providing clear communication, resolving issues and identifying future opportunities.
  • Ensure technical standards are met, project files are up to date, and lessons learned are shared to drive continuous improvement.

Please see the full job description here: Project Manager Job description

Qualifications

Project Manager Requirements:

  • Good standard of numeracy and literacy
  • NVQ6 or degree in Management or equivalent
  • Previous Lift/ escalator background advantageous
  • CSCS Managers
  • IOSH Managing Safely

Additional Information

If you have a strong background in project management and a passion for leading teams to deliver high‑quality, well‑executed projects — we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for someone who can take ownership, keep programmes on track, and build great relationships with clients and colleagues alike.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career as a Project Manager, click “Apply Now” to send us your CV or get in touch for more information.

Benefits Include:

  • Market Aligned Salary, paid on a monthly basis
  • Company Vehicle
  • Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits
  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
  • Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave
  • Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice
  • SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit
  • Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more
  • Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity provision

#LDS

Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business.

We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community! 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.

Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available.

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