Project Manager

CKB Recruitment; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Projects Manager to lead multiple engineering and automation projects. This hands-on role requires over 5 years of project management experience and strong leadership skills. Key responsibilities include project planning, resource management, and team leadership, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. The position offers a competitive salary, pension, and healthcare benefits in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Pension

Private healthcare

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management, ideally in an engineering or manufacturing setting.
• Strong background in budget control, resource management and KPI reporting.
• Excellent communicator with proven leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and monitor multiple ongoing projects.
• Manage resources, budgets and project timelines.
• Lead and support cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth project delivery.

Skills

Organisational skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Budget control

Resource management

KPI reporting

Tools

Microsoft Project

ERP systems (SAP desirable)

MS Office

Job description

£50,000 - £60,000 , Pension, private healthcare, 21 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service), Supportive, fast-growing environment with opportunities to progress

Monday-Thursday 08:00-17:00, Friday 08:00-14:00

CKB Recruitment are seeking an experienced Projects Manager to lead multiple complex engineering and automation projects from concept to completion. This is a hands‑on role requiring exceptional organisational, leadership and communication skills.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of multiple bespoke machinery and automation projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest quality standards. Reporting directly to the board, you’ll oversee project planning, resource management, quality control and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and monitor multiple ongoing projects
• Manage resources, budgets and project timelines
• Lead and support cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth project delivery
• Conduct regular progress reviews and performance reporting
• Implement continuous improvement and quality processes
• Maintain a safe, organised and efficient workshop environment

About You:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management, ideally in an engineering or manufacturing setting
• Strong background in budget control, resource management and KPI reporting
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, ERP systems (SAP desirable) and MS Office
• Excellent communicator with proven leadership skills
• Highly organised, solutions‑driven and commercially aware
• Eligible to work in the UK and able to commute daily to Cheltenham