Project Manager

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency seeks an experienced Project Manager in Buckingham to lead automotive projects from concept to launch. You will manage budgets, communicate with stakeholders, and oversee manufacturing activities. The ideal candidate has automotive project management experience, along with a technical background. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven automotive project management experience, ideally within a Tier 1 supplier.
• Ability to manage budgets and forecasts honestly.
• Practical project management know-how.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of cross-functional automotive projects from concept through to launch.
• Act as the main customer contact.
• Oversee pre‑production builds and coordinate manufacturing activities.

Skills

Automotive project management

Communication

Risk management

Budget management

Problem-solving

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Tools

PRINCE2

MS Project

Job description

If you're after a Project Manager role that actually means something, here it is.

You'll lead programmes that move from concept to production - not PowerPoint projects that never leave the spreadsheet.

You'll be trusted to run the show: keep suppliers in check, manage budgets that don't magically grow, and make sure deadlines don't drift into next year. In short - deliver projects properly.

What You'll Do

• Take ownership of cross‑functional automotive projects from concept through to launch
• Act as the main customer contact - the person who makes things happen, not excuses
• Keep budgets tight and forecasts honest (prototypes, tooling, costs, the lot)
• Build and maintain realistic timing plans and hold people accountable to them
• Spot risks early, fix them fast, and don't hide the bad news
• Oversee pre‑production builds and coordinate manufacturing and engineering activities

What You'll Bring

• Proven automotive project management experience, ideally within a Tier 1 supplier
• A technical degree or equivalent hands‑on background in engineering or manufacturing
• Practical project management know‑how (PRINCE2, MS Project etc. are fine, but common sense is better)
• The ability to communicate clearly - with engineers, customers, and senior stakeholders
• A calm head, a bit of backbone, and the ability to keep projects moving when pressure's on

The Company

A long‑established, forward‑thinking automotive manufacturer supplying premium OEMs. They care about doing things properly - quality engineering, smart project delivery, and long‑term partnerships that actually work.

Location

Buckingham - within easy reach of Milton Keynes, Bicester, Banbury, Aylesbury, and the surrounding area.

Interested?

If you're a Project Manager who wants to deliver real automotive programmes - not just talk about them - hit apply.

You bring the competence; they'll bring the projects worth owning.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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