Project Manager

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: £60,000 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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