Project Manager in Swaffham

Energy Jobline CVL; Swaffham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is representing a Norfolk-based manufacturing business in search of an experienced Project Manager for a fixed-term contract of 6-12 months. The role covers end-to-end project delivery within manufacturing, engineering or technical environments.

You will lead planning, schedules and budgets, coordinate across engineering, production, quality and commercial teams, and act as the main contact for customers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager in manufacturing, engineering or technical environments.
• Proven track record delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and project management software.
• A proactive and hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initial planning through to completion.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, production, quality and commercial teams.
• Act as the main point of contact for customers and key stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Prepare and present regular project updates and reports.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance delivery processes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Our client, a successful and growing manufacturing business based in Norfolk, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team on a fixed-term contract. The duration of the contract is flexible and expected to be between 6 and 12 months, depending on project requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware and results-driven Project Manager with experience delivering complex projects within a manufacturing, engineering or technical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead projects from initial planning through to successful completion
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules and budgets
• Coordinate activities across engineering, production, quality and commercial teams
• Act as the main point of contact for customers and key stakeholders
• Monitor project progress, identifying risks and implementing mitigation plans where required
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards
• Prepare and present regular project updates and reports
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery processes

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience in a Project Manager position within manufacturing, engineering or a technical environment
• A proven track record of successfully delivering projects to agreed timescales and budgets
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software
• A proactive and hands-on approach

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible fixed-term contract of 6-12 months
• Opportunity to join a well-established and respected manufacturing business
• Collaborative working environment
• Immediate or short-notice start available