Bespoke Car Build - Project Manager

ASI Recruitment; South Cerney; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive specialist in South Cerney is seeking an experienced Project Leader to oversee vehicle builds from start to finish. You will manage skilled teams, ensure completion meets exacting standards, and handle timelines and budgets effectively. If you live and breathe automotive craftsmanship and take pride in quality, this role offers a significant opportunity to influence final outcomes in a hands-on leadership capacity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading vehicle builds in an automotive environment.
• Strong understanding of quality and delivery standards.
• Ability to manage timelines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead complete vehicle builds from start to finish.
• Coordinate in-house teams and subcontractors.
• Own timelines, budgets, and milestones.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Budget management

Quality control

Team motivation

Job description

Project Leader – Specialist Automotive Builds (Confidential)

We’re working with a highly respected specialist automotive builder operating at the very top end of craftsmanship and detail. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Leader to take full ownership of a vehicle build platform from start to finish.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who lives and breathes the build, understands how decisions affect quality, budget, and delivery, and takes pride in seeing a project delivered properly.

The Role

You’ll have end‑to‑end responsibility for a specific build programme, ensuring every vehicle is delivered to exacting standards, on time and to agreed specification. You’ll coordinate skilled in‑house teams and specialist suppliers, manage timelines and costs, and act as the guardian of quality throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities

Lead complete vehicle builds from strip‑down to final sign‑off

Coordinate workshop disciplines and specialist subcontractors

Own project timelines, budgets, and delivery milestones

Maintain high standards of quality control at all critical build stages

Manage and motivate a skilled build team, including planning, reviews, and development

Monitor productivity, hours, and efficiency against targets

Maintain clear documentation and build records

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