Project Manager

£50,000 – £60,000 , Pension, private healthcare, 21 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service), Supportive, fast-growing environment with opportunities to progress

Monday–Thursday 08:00–17:00, Friday 08:00–14:00

CKB Recruitment are seeking an experienced Projects Manager to lead multiple complex engineering and automation projects from concept to completion. This is a hands-on role requiring exceptional organisational, leadership and communication skills.

The Role
You’ll take ownership of multiple bespoke machinery and automation projects, ensuring they’re delivered **on time, on budget and to the highest quality standards**. Reporting directly to the board, you’ll oversee project planning, resource management, quality control and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and monitor multiple ongoing projects
• Manage resources, budgets and project timelines
• Lead and support cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project delivery
• Conduct regular progress reviews and performance reporting
• Implement continuous improvement and quality processes
• Maintain a safe, organised and efficient workshop environment

About You:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in **project management**, ideally in an engineering or manufacturing setting
• Strong background in **budget control, resource management** and **KPI reporting**
• Proficient in **Microsoft Project**, **ERP systems** (SAP desirable) and **MS Office**
• Excellent communicator with proven leadership skills
• Highly organised, solutions-driven and commercially aware
• Eligible to work in the UK and able to commute daily to the Cheltenham