Project Manager

Company: Modus Careers

Location: Newmarket

Posted: April 11th, 2026

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Project Manager – Design-Led Manufacturing

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in manufacturing?

Do you enjoy owning a project from concept through to completion and thrive when juggling timelines, teams, and technical detail?

Modus Careers is working on behalf of a specialist design and manufacturing company based in Newmarket, looking to add a confident, proactive Project Manager to their team. This is a full-time, office-based role working alongside experienced colleagues in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

The Role:

You’ll be managing a range of complex manufacturing projects from the development or receipt of drawings through to procurement, production coordination and final delivery.

The role involves working with internal teams, including design, development and production, while maintaining clear and timely communication with clients throughout each stage.

This position is focused on ensuring technical and creative outputs are delivered accurately, on time, and on budget across a variety of bespoke and scalable projects.

What You'll Be Doing:

End-to-end management of multiple manufacturing projects simultaneously
Coordinating daily with internal teams across design, development, and production
Liaising with clients to manage timelines, expectations, and technical input
Procuring materials and overseeing sheet material usage and stock
Supporting product development and creative/technical refinement
Occasional international travel to support client relationships or installations

What We’re Looking For:

A background in manufacturing project management is essential
Strong organisational and communication skills
Experience with multi-material projects (joinery, plastics, metalwork) is highly desirable
Comfortable managing technical drawings and production requirements
Able to prioritise across multiple live projects and meet shifting deadlines
Confident client liaison and collaborative mindset

What’s on Offer:

Salary between £35,000 – £45,000 depending on experience
Flexibility on hours (start/finish time negotiable)
Engaging and varied project work across sectors
A supportive team environment with real ownership over your work

If you’re looking to step into a role where you can make an immediate impact across a range of manufacturing projects and want to be part of a business that values precision, creativity, and collaboration, we’d love to speak with you.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Project Management
Industries
Manufacturing and Design Services

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