Project Manager

Hewett Recruitment; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is looking for an experienced Project Manager to oversee complex engineering projects. The successful candidate will develop and manage project plans, ensuring the successful delivery of high-value programmes. Essential qualifications include a degree and proficiency in PM tools like Primavera and MS Project, along with strong communication skills and a proactive mindset. This role may require travel within the UK and abroad.

Qualifications

• Strong background in planning, managing, and delivering projects.
• Solid commercial and financial awareness.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver project plans for new business bids.
• Manage and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve objectives.
• Provide accurate and timely project reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning

Team leadership

Risk management

Customer-facing

Education

Degree or equivalent industry related qualification

Recognised Project Management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, etc.)

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Project Manager
Location: Kidderminster
Salary: £29,848 - £43.173
Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday 8am to 4:30pm, Friday 8am to 1pm.

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background in complex engineering projects? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading organisation within the manufacturing and engineering sector, managing high-value and technically challenging programmes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and deliver project plans in support of new business bids.
• Define, generate, and execute project plans for contracted work across development, production, or research.
• Drive project value and margin by proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
• Provide accurate and timely project reporting both internally and to customers.
• Manage, motivate, and monitor cross-functional teams to achieve objectives.
• Build strong working relationships with customers to ensure business requirements are fully understood and delivered.
• Approve and authorise documentation in line with delegated authority.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent industry related qualification.
• Strong background in planning, managing, and delivering production, development, or technology projects involving small to medium batch manufacturing of complex products.
• Solid commercial and financial awareness.
• Proficient in Project Management software tools such as Primavera or MS Project.
• Excellent customer-facing skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas as required.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proven track record of effective risk management.
• Recognised Project Management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, etc.) desirable.
• Exposure to projects where scope and requirements evolve desirable.
• Experience managing projects in an engineering-focused environment desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and decisive.
• Effective problem-solver with a proactive mindset.
• Strong team player who thrives in safety-critical and challenging environments.
• Ability to balance forward planning with flexibility to meet shifting priorities.