Project Manager

Recruitable Staffing Solutions; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitable Staffing Solutions in Leamington Spa is recruiting an experienced Project Manager to lead defence/automotive projects on a fully onsite basis. The role focuses on project delivery, financial performance, scheduling and stakeholder communication to ensure on-time, on-budget results.

The successful candidate will manage complex projects, coordinate internal teams and external suppliers, and implement robust plans to meet quality and contractual standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager.
• Experience managing defence and/or automotive projects.
• Strong track record of managing project finances, budgets and schedules.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Confident managing multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from initial planning through to delivery.
• Developing and maintaining project plans, schedules and budgets.
• Monitoring project costs, forecasts and overall financial performance.
• Identifying risks, delays and commercial issues.
• Coordinating internal departments, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Tracking milestones and ensuring deadlines are achieved.
• Producing regular project updates and performance reports.
• Managing changes to project scope, cost and timescales.
• Supporting customer meetings and project reviews.
• Ensuring projects meet quality, contractual and compliance requirements.

Skills

Proven project management

Stakeholder management

Budget and schedule management

Communication and problem solving

Commercial awareness

Fast-paced technical environment

Job description

Recruitable Staffing are proud to be recruiting an experienced Project Manager for a specialist business based in Leamington Spa.

Project Manager – Defence / Automotive

Location: Leamington Spa

Salary: £55,000–£65,000 per year

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Fully onsite

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware and delivery-focused Project Manager with experience managing complex projects within the defence and/or automotive sectors. The successful candidate will take responsibility for project delivery, financial performance, scheduling and stakeholder communication, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and to the required standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing projects from initial planning through to delivery
• Developing and maintaining project plans, schedules and budgets
• Monitoring project costs, forecasts and overall financial performance
• Identifying risks, delays and commercial issues
• Coordinating internal departments, suppliers and external stakeholders
• Tracking milestones and ensuring deadlines are achieved
• Producing regular project updates and performance reports
• Managing changes to project scope, cost and timescales
• Supporting customer meetings and project reviews
• Ensuring projects meet quality, contractual and compliance requirements

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience working as a Project Manager
• Previous experience managing defence and/or automotive projects
• Strong track record of managing project finances, budgets and schedules
• Confident managing multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Strong commercial awareness
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, technical environment
• Comfortable working fully onsite in Leamington Spa

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience delivering projects for the Ministry of Defence
• Knowledge of MoD processes, standards or contractual requirements
• Experience working within engineering, manufacturing or technical project environments

Salary

The salary range is £55,000–£65,000 per year, depending on experience.