Project Manager Up to £65,000 Gloucestershire A milestone's at risk. You're the one in the room with the plan, the budget and the answer. Our client is a fast-growing advanced composites manufacturer supplying aerospace, automotive, defence and space. They need a Project Manager with real composites or aerospace experience, someone who's delivered physical hardware to customer schedules and knows what "industrialisation" actually looks like on a shop floor. You'll: Own project delivery end to end, from kick-off through to completion Build real project plans, with critical paths, resource loading and honest timelines Keep cost and schedule in the same picture, so trade-offs get made with full visibility Be the main point of contact for customers and internal teams, with reporting that's concise and paired with action Spot risks early, quantify them and escalate before they become problems Feed lessons learned back into how the team plans and governs future projects You'll need: Composites or aerospace project experience is the priority here, not a nice-to-have Hands-on project management delivering physical hardware, through industrialisation and into production A track record running multiple projects at once without losing control of any of them Strong Office 365 skills, particularly Project, Excel and PowerPoint The commercial awareness to manage budgets and change properly Automotive or space experience will also be considered. APM/PMP/PRINCE2 or grant-funded project exposure (Innovate UK, ATI, ESA) are a bonus. Interested? Apply and our Senior Consultant Jack will be in touch
Project Manager employer: THE COLLECTIVE NETWORK LIMITED
Join a dynamic engineering business in Bedford that values your growth and offers a clear pathway from recruitment to broader HR roles. With a supportive work culture, you'll enjoy 26 days of holiday, a matched pension scheme, private medical insurance, and a share incentive plan, all while taking ownership of the recruitment function and collaborating with experienced professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their career while enjoying a rewarding work environment.
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