Site-Based Manufacturing Project Manager – Luton

Mansell Recruitment Group; Luton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and professional development

Contributory pension scheme

Annual leave with optional extra

Healthcare cashback & virtual GP

Employee assistance programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee discounts

Recognition and rewards

Job summary

Mansell Recruitment Group is seeking a motivated Project Manager for a busy engineering and manufacturing site in Luton. You will manage projects from planning to delivery, ensuring on-time, on-budget results aligned with customer expectations.

Both junior (2–5 years) and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. The role is fully site-based in Luton, offering exposure to technically challenging engineering projects and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within a manufacturing environment.
• Around 2–5 years of relevant hands-on experience for junior applicants.
• Degree, higher or advanced apprenticeship in Engineering, Project Management or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong project planning, organisational and risk management skills.
• Good commercial awareness, with ability to monitor budgets and project performance.
• Confident decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across stakeholders.
• Proactive, motivated and collaborative approach.
• Experience with PRINCE2, APM PMQ or equivalent qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of projects, monitoring progress, budgets, risks and milestones.
• Coordinate internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors to meet schedules and budgets.
• Monitor performance against contract requirements and take action to maintain delivery timescales and margins.
• Identify risks and opportunities and implement mitigation plans.
• Provide regular updates and contribute to contract and milestone reviews.
• Lead project reviews and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Work with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing and Production to improve delivery, quality and cost efficiency.
• Support bid preparation by assessing project requirements, risks, compliance and delivery plans.
• Establish clear project plans, responsibilities and delivery milestones.
• Ensure projects meet customer specifications and contractual obligations.
• Contribute to development and improvement of project management processes, systems and tools.
• Maintain effective communication with customers and internal stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing

Budget & cost control

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

PRINCE2/APM PMQ

Decision-making

Collaboration

Programme delivery

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Mansell Recruitment Group is seeking a motivated Project Manager for a busy engineering and manufacturing site in Luton. You will manage projects from planning to delivery, ensuring on-time, on-budget results aligned with customer expectations.

Both junior (2–5 years) and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. The role is fully site-based in Luton, offering exposure to technically challenging engineering projects and opportunities for professional development.