At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage exciting projects from concept to delivery in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join KS Composites, a leader in high-performance composite manufacturing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary and the chance to work on cutting-edge projects.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with opportunities for growth and travel.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in industries like Formula One and aerospace.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Permanent (Full-Time) KS Composites Office
Company Information and Introduction
At KS Composites, we specialise in high-performance composite manufacturing for some of the world’s most demanding industries, including Formula One, automotive, aerospace, marine, and advanced engineering. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced and commercially focused Project Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of fast-paced, technically challenging projects from concept through to final delivery within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
If you are highly organised, thrive under pressure, and enjoy working collaboratively across multiple departments, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Manage multiple projects from initial handover through to completion
- Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to agreed specifications
- Identify and secure project variations and additional commercial opportunities
- Build and maintain strong customer and stakeholder relationships
- Coordinate with Engineering and Production teams to meet critical delivery deadlines
- Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
- Track debtor status and escape issues where necessary
- Prepare and maintain project documentation including BOMs, trackers, and reports
- Lead project meetings and provide regular progress updates
- Ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards
- Support and mentor junior team members where required
Key Skills and Competencies
- Eligibility to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
- Full UK driving licence and access to own transport due to rural location
- Previous project management experience within manufacturing, automotive, or engineering environments
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Commercial awareness and confident stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
- Comfortable interpreting technical drawings and BOMs
- Experience within composites or advanced manufacturing sectors
- CAD knowledge or technical drawing interpretation
- Background in estimating, sales, or business development
- Experience delivering projects against commercial and operational targets
- Flexibility to travel within the UK and occasionally internationally
How Success Will Be Measured
- Projects delivered on time and within budget
- Strong project profitability and commercial performance
- Additional work and variations successfully secured
- High customer satisfaction levels
- Accurate project reporting and tracking
- Effective debtor management and financial control
Why Join KS Composites?
- Work on cutting-edge projects across world-leading industries
- Join a growing and innovative business with ambitious plans
- Be part of a collaborative and highly skilled team environment
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a fast-moving organisation
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