Project Manager - Luxury Holiday Lodge Manufacturing

YourRetreats; Clayton-le-Moors; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury lodge manufacturer in the UK is looking for an experienced professional to manage labour and production planning. Responsibilities include creating daily plans, coordinating material delivery, and overseeing project timelines using Microsoft Business Central. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of construction workflows and excellent Excel skills. This role offers a salary starting at £40,000, along with benefits such as a company pension, performance incentives, and growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company pension

Uniform

Performance incentives

Monday to Friday work week

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems, ideally Microsoft Business Central.
• Experience in project planning within a construction environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create daily labour plans for construction teams.
• Plan material allocation and ensure timely delivery.
• Report progress to directors and produce data dashboards.
• Manage critical paths for lodge builds and identify bottlenecks.

Skills

ERP systems experience

Project planning

Excel skills

Organization

Proactive thinking

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Labour & Production Planning

• Create detailed daily labour plans for joiners, decorators, M&E teams, tilers, and other construction-related staff
• Ensure all tasks within each lodge build are completed within the agreed timelines
• Maintain a proactive view of upcoming workloads and adjust plans to meet tight deadlines
• Collaborate closely with the Production Manager, Senior Supervisors, and Supervisors to ensure all daily tasks are completed efficiently and within the allocated timeframes

Material Planning & Procurement Coordination

• Plan material allocation for all projects and ensure materials arrive on time and free from damage
• Work closely with procurement manager and stores teams to prevent delays and avoid shortages

ERP Ownership - Microsoft Business Central

• Own, manage, and update projects within Microsoft Business Central
• Input and adjust build templates for each lodge, including variable sizing and construction elements
• Sign off time allocation from build teams to make sure the data is accurate at all times
• Produce high-level BOMs (Bill of Materials) for every lodge and ensure accuracy within the ERP

Reporting & Leadership

• Report weekly to directors in trading meetings, providing updates on project planning, procurement, staffing, and timelines
• Produce clear reports, data dashboards, graphs, and Gantt charts to show progress and highlight risks
• Proactively suggest ideas to improve speed, efficiency, workflow, and quality across the manufacturing process
• Prepare comprehensive reports for directors to share with key stakeholders during board meetings, providing insights into production efficiency, project progress against schedule, and labour utilisation across all departments

Critical Path & Timeline Management

• Develop and manage the critical path for each lodge build
• Identify bottlenecks early and adjust the plan to maintain production flow

Workflow & Process Development

• Review existing processes and suggest improvements
• Optimise workflows to improve build speed and reduce rework
• Help develop and refine the company's standard build templates within the ERP

Capacity Planning

• Analyse upcoming orders and production capacity
• Advise directors whether extra labour or overtime is needed
• Support long‑term forecasting and planning for growth

Continuous Improvement & Lean Thinking

• Identify inefficiencies and propose lean manufacturing improvements
• Help drive factory initiatives around waste reduction, time optimisation, and layout improvements

Requirements

• Experience with ERP systems, ideally Microsoft Business Central. (Training will be provided for the right candidate with transferable ERP experience.)
• Experience in project planning, ideally within a construction environment
• Proven ability to plan and manage multiple departments and stakeholders simultaneously
• Strong understanding of construction‑related tasks, timings, workflows, and material usage
• Excellent Excel skills, including data reporting, charts, and performance dashboards
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working to strict deadlines
• A proactive thinker who can anticipate issues before they occur and propose solutions

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a rapidly scaling manufacturing business with strong market demand
• Be part of an innovative leadership‑driven culture with clear progression opportunities
• Contribute to the creation of high‑end, luxury lodges delivered across the UK
• Work with a supportive and forward‑thinking team where your input is valued
• Bonus / performance incentive KPI linked
• Salary 40K+ Experience dependant
• Company pension
• Uniform
• Opportunity to progress and earn more
• Monday to Friday