Project Manager

Description

Projects Manager

Full–time, Permanent

Location: Daily onsite in Cheltenham with occasional customer onsite work/meetings to help manage large installations

Reporting to the Board

Salary: GBP60,000 OTE

A leading engineering company specialising in the design, build and installation of bespoke control systems, factory automation systems including manufacturing process and packaging machinery, conveyors, robotics and vision inspection is seeking a Projects Manager.

This is a fast–paced and exciting environment with ground–breaking, bespoke projects. Standard production lines are rare; most work is custom–built. That's why the company values people who are more than project managers–they look for solutioneers.

The Role

You'll ensure on–time, on–budget project delivery, from initial planning to final FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing).

You'll report directly to the board and will need to stay across multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring clarity, organisation, and momentum.

Key Responsibilities:

Set and manage daily/weekly milestones

Manage resources and prevent bottlenecks

Track project hours vs. budget – proactively address overruns

Monitor and report project KPIs

Coordinate with engineering teams and direct reports

Oversee a clean, well–organised and efficient workshop

Lead regular stand–ups and attend weekly production meetings

Manage and improve quality control processes

Conduct and manage FATs

Lead project wrap–ups and continuous improvement

Manage direct reports: workshop manager, fabrication team leader, machine shop supervisor

Handle staff performance reviews and pay recommendations

Ensure accurate timesheet logging for financial reporting

Review daily onsite reports to track work and flag non–conformities

Requirements (Essential)

You must:

Have 5+ years' experience as a project manager (ideally in an engineering/manufacturing setting)

Be comfortable managing multiple complex, bespoke projects

Be highly proficient in Microsoft Project

Have strong budget management skills

Be experienced with KPI reporting and resource planning

Have experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Be eligible to live and work in the UK

Be able to commute daily to Cheltenham (own transport is essential)

Be a strong communicator and a natural organiser

Be both autonomous and collaborative

Keep calm under pressure and juggle competing priorities

Be a practical, problem–solving "solutioneer"

Personal Attributes

You will also:

Be commercially aware

Be confident communicating at board and customer level

Have a keen eye for detail

Be a strong motivator and team leader

Be methodical, safe, tidy, and reliable

Have a "can do" attitude – no egos or drama

Be fluent in English (a second language is a bonus)

Be presentable and articulate

Be willing to relocate if not already within driving distance

What's on Offer

Salary: ?50,000 – ?60,000 OTE (Basic + KPI–driven bonus)

Spot bonuses/awards for outstanding contributions

Contributory pension scheme (post–probation)

Private health insurance for you and family (post–probation)

21 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays

Additional holiday allowance for long service

Cycle to work scheme (post–probation)

A supportive and driven team environment

Working Hours:

Mon–Thu: 08:00–17:00

Fri: 08:00–14:00

(Some flexibility required during busy periods or for travel)

Before Applying

Rural location – own transport required (no public transport nearby)

UK work eligibility required

Only apply if you have proven project management experience and strong IT skills

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