End-to-End Manufacturing Project Manager (Contract, UK)

Randstad Construction & Property; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction & Property is supporting a world-class manufacturing business in Peterborough to recruit a Project Manager for their UK Global Programme Management team. You will steer diverse initiatives from concept to delivery, building strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring on-time, on-budget outcomes.

This on-site, 12-month contract requires strong MS Project skills, budget tracking, and risk management across a fast-paced portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3–5 years of related PM experience.
• Background in engineering, manufacturing, product development, or R&D environments.
• Strong MS Project and Excel skills.
• Prince2, PMP, or equivalent qualifications are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead allocated projects from concept to completion, ensuring on-time, on-budget, high-quality delivery.
• Develop and maintain resource-loaded project schedules using MS Project.
• Manage project and programme budgets, cost tracking, risk registers, and scope changes.
• Facilitate project meetings, lead chartering sessions, and drive integration across teams.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Budget management

Education

College or university degree

Prince2

PMP

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Randstad Construction & Property is supporting a world-class manufacturing business in Peterborough to recruit a Project Manager for their UK Global Programme Management team. You will steer diverse initiatives from concept to delivery, building strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring on-time, on-budget outcomes.

This on-site, 12-month contract requires strong MS Project skills, budget tracking, and risk management across a fast-paced portfolio.