Project Manager

Job Description:

TITLE: Project Manager

JOB REF: PV11248

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time - Permanent

LOCATION: Loughborough

SALARY:  £40,000 per annum dependent on experience

HOURS: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

BENEFITS: Car allowance and bonus with a great opportunity for career progression and development. Our client is great at training and development within their supportive, experienced team.

JR Personnel are an employment agency acting on behalf of a client who is seeking a self-motivated Project Manager. This position is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who can support the Project Director – our client is looking for someone who is organised and proactive to support the quoting & delivery of their products for leading FMCG and retail brands.
Reporting into the projects director, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the company’s creative concepts are fully executed. As a Project Manager you will be coordinating internal teams, external suppliers, and installers to deliver on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical understanding of materials, finishes, and manufacturing processes (metal, joinery, plastics, print) and be used to and thrive in a fast-paced environment, be technically minded and enjoy hands-on involvement from development through to rollout. If this sounds like you, please apply as this is an urgent need within the business.

The Opportunity:

This is an exciting role for an experienced Project Manager or Production Coordinator within retail display, POS, or fixture manufacturing. Who is seeking a new challenge within a successful business.

Role profile:

• Manage and report on timelines, quality and costs
• Support Account Managers across live projects
• Manage day-to-day delivery of multiple projects
• Interpreting technical drawings and plans
• Liaise with design, engineering, and production teams
• Coordinate suppliers and contractors
• Oversee production, QC, packing, and logistics, ensuring delivery accuracy and quality control are maintained
• Conduct or coordinate site surveys, installations, and post-install snagging
• Track costs, timings, and approvals using internal systems and trackers
• Attend client and internal update meetings, providing clear project reporting and status updates
• Contribute to continuous improvement in manufacturing efficiency, packaging, and delivery

Person profile:

• Experienced in Project Management with a positive and proactive attitude
• Excellent at liaising with teams, suppliers and installers
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong customer service and account management skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail
• A problem-solving mindset with the ability to take ownership of tasks
• Competent in reading and interpreting technical drawings and plans
• Confident using Microsoft Excel, project trackers, and management tools

Due to the number of responses generated we are unable to get back to every applicant.  If you have not heard from us within seven days you will not have been successful on this occasion.