Project Manager

Plus One Personnel; Banbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading custom design and manufacturing company seeks an experienced Project Manager to join their team in Banbury. This role involves overseeing high-value engineering projects, ensuring on-time and within budget delivery while interfacing directly with clients and subcontractors. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical qualifications, excellent communication skills, and experience in managing complex installations across the UK & Ireland.

Benefits

Travel expenses covered

Company vehicle provided

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Competitive salary + benefits + bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing installations and projects.
• Fluent in project scheduling tools.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution phase of projects from equipment replacement to installations.
• Organise project coordination meetings and monitor budgets.
• Supervise onsite operations ensuring timely delivery.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Project scheduling

Technical drawing interpretation

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Mechanical or General Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Dynamics AX

MS Project

Job description

Are you a technically minded Project Manager with a passion for delivering complex installations on time and on budget?

Do you thrive in fast-paced, client-focused environments?

Are you looking for a role that offers real responsibility and autonomy across high-value engineering projects?

Our client is a leading custom design and manufacturer in their field, selling their products to a wide range of clients across the UK & Ireland. Due to continued growth and an expanding project pipeline, they are seeking an experiencedProject Managerto join their dynamic team. This is a client-facing, hands-on role overseeing the execution phase of projects – from equipment replacement to full installations. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you’ll take the reins post-sale and drive each project to successful completion, balancing technical excellence with strong commercial awareness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take over project files following client order confirmation.
• Analyse commercial proposals and technical specifications to validate feasibility.
• Organise and lead internal/external project coordination meetings.
• Monitor project budgets in detail using Microsoft Dynamics AX, ensuring profit margins are protected.
• Conduct on-site surveys and update technical layouts with AutoCAD.
• Build and manage detailed timelines using MS Project, accounting for production lead times and client site readiness.
• Verify and validate equipment orders with international manufacturing sites.
• Liaise directly with clients, subcontractors, and internal departments to ensure flawless execution.
• Supervise all operations on-site, ensuring safe, timely delivery and installation.
• Negotiate change orders and contractual amendments in alignment with the Sales Manager.
• Carry the project through to final acceptance and client handover.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Degree or higher technical qualification in Mechanical or General Engineering (HND, BEng or equivalent).
• Strong, demonstrable experience managing technical installations/projects.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and experienced in interpreting and modifying technical drawings.
• Commercially astute with proven ability to manage costs and project profitability.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills – comfortable leading multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Fluent in project scheduling tools (MS Project or similar).
• Client-facing, solution-oriented mindset with a professional approach.
• Willingness to travel frequently across the UK & Ireland.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Additional Information:

• Please note the Head Office is based in Banbury, but the role covers the entire UK.
• Travel expenses covered; company vehicle provided.
• Monday–Friday working week with flexibility required.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Competitive salary + benefits + bonus scheme.

To express interest in this promising role, kindly forward your latest CV, detailing your present or most recent remuneration package and any notice period you might have. For a discreet, detailed discussion about the role, you can reach out toShanelle Bowyerat01295-983585.Alternatively, connect with me on LinkedIn via the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanelle-bowyer-3b8796139/