Key Project Account Manager
Location: Dukinfield, UK
Advertised by: WF Tech (on behalf of a leading aerospace manufacturing client)
WF Tech is recruiting a Key Project Account Manager for a well-established aerospace manufacturing business based in Dukinfield. This is a senior, customer-facing role with real influence, offering the opportunity to manage key clients within a substantial project portfolio and lead a small team, all within a flexible and supportive working environment.
The Role
As Key Project Account Manager, you will take ownership of managing key clients across the group’s portfolio of projects, which currently turns over circa £54 million annually. Acting as the primary interface between customers and internal stakeholders, you will ensure delivery excellence, oversee contract and orderbook performance, and identify opportunities to grow both existing accounts and new work packages.
You will also be responsible for leading and developing a team of three, ensuring consistent standards, strong communication, and effective project delivery.
This is a days-based role with flexible start and finish times, designed to support work–life balance while maintaining operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and develop key client relationships across a multi-project portfolio
Act as the main point of contact for assigned strategic accounts
Oversee accounts within a portfolio turning over approximately £54m annually
Lead, manage, and support a team of three project/account professionals
Coordinate internal functions and external supply chain activity
Resolve customer issues and manage escalations effectively
Maintain orderbook accuracy and contract review standards
Drive project management best practice across accounts
Identify and secure additional work packages and growth opportunities
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in project or account management within manufacturing or aerospace
Strong leadership skills with experience managing or mentoring a small team
Excellent communication and stakeholder management capability
Commercial and contractual awareness
Ability to manage risk, prioritise workload, and drive performance
Engineering or technical background advantageous
Proactive, confident, and customer-focused approach
Working Hours & Flexibility
Days-based role
Flexible start time between 7:00am and 8:30am
Finish time between 4:00pm and 5:30pm (Monday to Thursday)
Early finish on Fridays between 1:00pm and 2:30pm
Salary & Benefits
Circa £50,000 salary
Company car or car allowance option
25 days holiday plus statutory holidays
Company and individual performance-related bonuses, paid in June and December
Supportive, collaborative working environment
Why Apply?
Opportunity to work with a respected aerospace manufacturing business
Senior, high-visibility role managing key clients and significant turnover
Leadership responsibility with scope for further career development
Flexible working hours promoting strong work–life balance
Ongoing support from WF Tech throughout the recruitment process
Interested?
⦁ Do you have the experience? The company welcome a site visit to ensure you are happy with the role, the environment and the people you will work with!
⦁ If you would like to speak to someone regarding being booking an interview then please contact Daniel Waite on (phone number removed) for more information or send an email to (url removed)
⦁ Immediate starts are available!
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