Project Manager

Tech Connect Group; Bishop's Tachbrook; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm in Bishop's Tachbrook seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead multiple automotive projects. You will coordinate teams across engineering and production, ensuring successful delivery. Ideal candidates have 5–10+ years in automotive project management, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record. The role offers flexible working arrangements and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

High visibility and autonomy

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years experience in automotive or aerospace project management.
• Track record of delivering at least 5 major vehicle or subsystem projects.
• Deep understanding of vehicle development processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple automotive projects from concept to delivery.
• Define scope, budgets, and timelines.
• Drive stakeholder alignment across functions.
• Manage supplier and customer interfaces.
• Oversee engineering documentation and specifications.
• Support prototype testing and product validation.
• Maintain risk registers and budget controls.
• Contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

MS Project

JIRA

SharePoint

Excel

Vehicle Development

Education

PRINCE2 or formal project management qualification

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

SharePoint

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Project Manager - Automotive Engineering

Warwick (2 days WFH / 3 days onsite OR 5 days onsite with days in lieu)
Reports to: Chief Engineer
Hours: 37 hrs/week (08:30 Mon – Thu, 08:00 Fri)

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced, hands‑on Project Manager from an automotive or similar engineering environment who can hit the ground running and take full ownership of complex vehicle development projects.

You will be responsible for 2–3 major projects at any one time, coordinating delivery across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, software, and homologation teams. The business currently has around 7–8 major projects in play, so this role demands strong structure, communication, and leadership under pressure.

This is an end‑to‑end delivery role from initial planning through to validation and production in a company known for its high‑quality, mid‑volume engineered products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple automotive engineering projects from concept to delivery, ensuring performance to time, cost, and quality.

• Define scope, budgets, and timelines using tools such as MS Project, JIRA, SharePoint, and Excel.

• Drive stakeholder alignment across engineering, production, and software functions.

• Manage supplier and customer interfaces to maintain delivery schedules and compliance.

• Oversee release of engineering documentation, drawings, and specifications.

• Support build readiness, prototype testing, and product validation activities.

• Maintain risk registers, budget controls, and milestone tracking for reporting to senior management.

• Contribute to process improvements across project and change management practices.

About You

• Proven Project Manager with 5–10+ years experience in automotive or aerospace (vehicle development environment preferred).

• Track record of successfully delivering at least 5 full vehicle or major subsystem projects.

• Deep understanding of vehicle development processes and product validation.

• Strong communicator with experience leading cross‑functional teams within a matrix structure.

• Confident managing multiple concurrent projects in a medium‑sized, fast‑paced engineering business.

• Skilled in Microsoft Project, Office, Teams, SharePoint; exposure to ERP/MRP systems beneficial.

• PRINCE2 or formal project management qualification desirable but not essential.

• Proactive, influential, and able to adapt quickly to shifting priorities.

• Willing to travel occasionally within the UK and overseas.

Why Join

• Join a collaborative and values‑driven engineering business working on innovative automotive projects.

• High visibility and autonomy real opportunity to shape delivery processes.

• Flexible hybrid working (or full onsite with time in lieu).

• Inclusive employer committed to diversity, development, and work‑life balance.

The company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, status as a person with a disability, protected status based on sex including gender identity, and sexual orientation, or other protected status.