Project Manager - Luxury Holiday Lodge Manufacturing
Location: Clayton-Le-Moors, England, United Kingdom (Manchester area optional)
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Responsibilities
* Create detailed daily labour plans for joiners, decorators, M&E teams, tilers, and other construction-related staff.
* Ensure all tasks within each lodge build are completed within the agreed timelines.
* Maintain a proactive view of upcoming workloads and adjust plans to meet tight deadlines.
* Collaborate closely with the Production Manager, Senior Supervisors, and Supervisors to ensure all daily tasks are completed efficiently and within the allocated timeframes.
* Plan material allocation for all projects and ensure materials arrive on time and free from damage.
* Work closely with procurement manager and stores teams to prevent delays and avoid shortages.
* Own, manage, and update projects within Microsoft Business Central.
* Input and adjust build templates for each lodge, including variable sizing.
* Sign off time allocation from build teams to guarantee accurate data.
* Produce high‑level BOMs for every lodge and ensure accuracy within the ERP.
* Report weekly to directors in trading meetings, providing updates on project planning, procurement, staffing, and timelines.
* Create clear reports, data dashboards, graphs, and Gantt charts to show progress and highlight risks.
* Proactively suggest ideas to improve speed, efficiency, workflow, and quality across the manufacturing process.
* Prepare comprehensive reports for directors to share with key stakeholders during board meetings.
* Develop and manage the critical path for each lodge build.
* Identify bottlenecks early and adjust the plan to maintain production flow.
* Review existing processes and suggest improvements.
* Optimise workflows to improve build speed and reduce rework.
* Help develop and refine the company's standard build templates within the ERP.
* Analyse upcoming orders and production capacity.
* Advise directors whether extra labour or overtime is needed.
* Support long‑term forecasting and planning for growth.
* Identify inefficiencies and propose lean manufacturing improvements.
* Help drive factory initiatives around waste reduction, time optimisation, and layout improvements.
Qualifications
* Experience with ERP systems, ideally Microsoft Business Central.
* Experience in project planning, ideally within a construction environment.
* Proven ability to plan and manage multiple departments and stakeholders simultaneously.
* Strong understanding of construction‑related tasks, timings, workflows, and material usage.
* Excellent Excel skills, including data reporting, charts, and performance dashboards.
* Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working to strict deadlines.
* A proactive thinker who can anticipate issues before they occur and propose solutions.
Benefits
* Opportunity to work in a rapidly scaling manufacturing business with strong market demand.
* Be part of an innovative leadership‑driven culture with clear progression opportunities.
* Contribute to the creation of high‑end, luxury lodges delivered across the UK.
* Work with a supportive and forward‑thinking team where your input is valued.
* Bonus / performance incentive KPI linked.
* Salary 40k+ experience dependant.
* Company pension.
* Uniform provided.
* Opportunity to progress and earn more.
* Monday to Friday schedule.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Project Management
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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