Project Manager

Job Description:

Project Manager

Leicester with travel

C £46,000 p.a.

• Do you thrive on taking full ownership of complex manufacturing projects from concept to completion?
• Are you commercially astute with the ability to protect margin while delivering at pace?
• Looking for a role where you can genuinely influence operations and decision-making?

The Company:

ER Recruitment are excited to be working with our client, who are a well-established and growing manufacturing business operating within the retail and display sector. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality solutions to major brands, they offer a fast-paced, collaborative environment where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged.

Role & Responsibilities of the Project Manager:

• Take full ownership of multiple manufacturing-led projects from approval through to installation
• Develop and manage project timelines aligned with production and installation schedules
• Coordinate internal teams including production, procurement, logistics, and installation
• Produce accurate cost estimates from briefs, technical drawings, and specifications
• Monitor project performance, proactively resolving issues to ensure delivery on time and within budget
• Track costs against estimates and support margin improvement initiatives
• Ensure all outputs are fit for purpose for real-world installation environments
• Provide clear reporting on project progress and performance metrics

About You as the Project Manager:

• Proven experience in project management within manufacturing and installation, or a similar environment
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage and protect margins
• Confident interpreting technical drawings and specifications
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communicator able to coordinate cross-functional teams effectively

Please note by applying for this role you give consent for ER Recruitment to retain your CV for up to 24 months for the purposes of assisting you to find your next role unless you notify us otherwise.

While we aim to get back to all applicants, if you do not receive a response within 7 working days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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We look forward to hearing from you.