Citrus Recruit are excited to be working in partnership with a leading automotive company, recruiting for a Project Manager to join their growing team. We are seeking a driven and hands-on Project Manager to join their fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual who thrives in a dynamic setting, managing multiple prototype projects from concept through to completion. This Project Manager role is ideal for someone looking to take the next step up from a Junior Project Manager position, this role offers variety, ownership, and the chance to make a real impact in an innovative business. Responsibilities & day to day duties As a Project Manager you will be responsible for: Managing between 30-45 projects which normally have of a timescale of 3-4 weeks. Working on high performance vehicle protypes which can be inside or outside the vehicle. Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of multiple concurrent projects. Manage schedules, budgets, risks, and resource allocation to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. Monitor and report project performance, identifying and escalating issues as required. Liaise closely with engineering, operations, and suppliers to maintain seamless project flow. Ensure all project documentation, governance, and internal data systems are accurate and current. Facilitate project meetings and maintain strong communication between cross-functional teams. Skills & experience required Proven project management experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment — ideally with exposure to prototype or short-cycle projects. Strong understanding of planning, budgeting, and risk management. Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills. Confident leading cross-functional teams and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Backgrounds from automotive, aerospace, rail, or other engineering disciplines are welcome. Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously (up to 30-45). Ideal for someone looking to progress from Junior Project Manager to a full Project Manager role. Benefits Salary of up to £45,000 Hybrid working opportunity Flexible hours 20 days holiday plus bank holiday plus Christmas shutdown Continual learning environment with opportunities to progress your career Mileage paid for travel Pension If you're a proactive and motivated Project Manager who thrives in a fast-moving, ever-changing engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you. Citrus Recruit acts as an employment business when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity. Our commitment to inclusion means that we seek out the best candidates for every role, regardless of their gender, age, race, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. While we make every effort to reach out to all candidates. If you don't receive a response within 7 days of applying, please understand that your application has not progressed on this occasion. Please review our website for further and upcoming opportunities