Project Manager
Leicester with travel
C £46,000 p.a.
* Do you thrive on taking full ownership of complex manufacturing projects from concept to completion?
* Are you commercially astute with the ability to protect margin while delivering at pace?
* Looking for a role where you can genuinely influence operations and decision-making?
The Company:
ER Recruitment are excited to be working with our client, who are a well-established and growing manufacturing business operating within the retail and display sector. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality solutions to major brands, they offer a fast-paced, collaborative environment where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged.
Role & Responsibilities of the Project Manager:
* Take full ownership of multiple manufacturing-led projects from approval through to installation
* Develop and manage project timelines aligned with production and installation schedules
* Coordinate internal teams including production, procurement, logistics, and installation
* Produce accurate cost estimates from briefs, technical drawings, and specifications
* Monitor project performance, proactively resolving issues to ensure delivery on time and within budget
* Track costs against estimates and support margin improvement initiatives
* Ensure all outputs are fit for purpose for real-world installation environments
* Provide clear reporting on project progress and performance metrics
About You as the Project Manager:
* Proven experience in project management within manufacturing and installation, or a similar environment
* Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage and protect margins
* Confident interpreting technical drawings and specifications
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment
* Strong communicator able to coordinate cross-functional teams effectively
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