Project Manager (12 months fixed term)

Solus Accident Repair Centres Company; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle repair organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead a large-scale integration of business operations. This 12-month fixed-term contract requires expertise in managing complex projects, ensuring timely and within-scope delivery, and fostering a performance-driven culture. The role offers a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and extensive employee benefits including holidays, a pension scheme, and well-being support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Company pension scheme

33 days’ holiday

Discount on Aviva products

Employee wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing complex projects and change initiatives.
• Ability to track performance towards project goals.
• Strong analytical skills to develop delivery data and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination of internal resources and vendors for project execution.
• Manage project timelines, scope, and budget.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.

Skills

Coordination of internal resources

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Agile methodologies

Risk identification and mitigation

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Are you a Project Manager seeking a high-impact opportunity? This is a fantastic chance to lead a large-scale integration between two industry-leading businesses. Offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract, this role presents a unique opportunity to deliver meaningful change at pace and scale. The complexity of the integration means your expertise will be critical from day one, with the chance to shape outcomes that will have lasting impact across the organisation.

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager with a strong track record of delivering complex change. You’ll play a pivotal role in driving transformation, acting as the central point of contact for multiple strategic projects.

You’ll be responsible for coordinating initiatives to ensure they are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business capability and resource. This role requires oversight of all aspects of dedicated projects, setting timelines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring progress.

You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure projects are achievable, well-planned, and successfully delivered in line with strategic priorities utilising your outstanding verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination of internal resources and third parties/vendors for the seamless execution of multiple projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget.
• Foster a performance-driven culture to ensure change initiatives are embedded effectively into business operations.
• Define project scope and objectives, engaging relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Ensure resource availability and effective allocation.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans to monitor and track progress.
• Manage changes to scope, schedule, and costs using agile techniques to drive continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Identify and mitigate risks to ensure successful delivery.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Track performance to evaluate successful completion of short- and long-term goals.
• Apply and continuously develop your leadership capabilities to influence outcomes and support others.
• Develop delivery data using spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps to document needs.

Qualifications

Who are Solus?

Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair.

Why Join Solus?

We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague:

• Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
• Share in Aviva’s success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.

At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you’re excited but don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply—your unique skills might be just what we need.

We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria—just email us after applying to let us know.

Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.