Project and Planning Manager
1 day ago
Cheltenham
Job Title: Projects & Planning Manager Location: On-site near Cheltenham (Remote working not available) Salary: £50,000–£60,000 OTE (plus performance-related bonus) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Hours: Monday–Thursday: 08:00–17:00, Friday: 08:00–14:00 Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for advanced manufacturing and automation? We’re representing a leading UK manufacturer of bespoke automation and control systems, seeking a Projects & Planning Manager to oversee the delivery of complex, multi-million-pound engineering projects. Based near Cheltenham, the company designs and builds custom automation machinery — including robotics, vision inspection, and factory control systems — for clients across the food, beverage, and packaging sectors. First Off - What’s In It for You? • £50,000 – £60,000 OTE (basic + KPI-driven bonus), • Contributory pension scheme, • Private health insurance for you and your family (after probation), • 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service, • Cycle to work scheme, • Spot bonuses, • Opportunity to work for a fast-growing advanced manufacturing business Key responsibilities include: • Managing multiple complex automation projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery, • Setting and monitoring project milestones, budgets, and resources across fabrication and assembly, • Maintaining close oversight of project progress, KPIs, and cost performance, providing regular updates to the Board, • Driving effective communication and coordination between engineering, workshop, and management teams, • Implementing quality management processes and ensuring readiness for FATs, • Leading and developing direct reports including the workshop manager, fabrication team leader, and machine shop supervisor, • Conducting performance reviews, managing workloads, and fostering a culture of accountability and improvement, • Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and output across operations The ideal candidate will have: • At least 5 years’ experience managing multiple projects within an engineering or manufacturing environment, • Proficiency in project management tools (Microsoft Project or similar) and ERP systems (SAP preferred), • Strong budgetary and resource planning skills, • Proven ability to lead and motivate teams across diverse disciplines, • Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills, • A solutions-driven mindset with strong commercial awareness and attention to detail This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing advanced manufacturing business at the forefront of automation and engineering innovation. If you thrive in a dynamic, hands-on environment and enjoy the challenge of delivering bespoke technical solutions, we’d love to hear from you.