Project Manager

Project Manager – Leicester with travel – £46,000 p.a.

Company Overview

ER Recruitment is partnering with a well‑established and growing manufacturing business operating in the retail and display sector. They deliver high‑quality solutions to major brands in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

Ideal Candidate

• Thrive on taking full ownership of complex manufacturing projects from concept to completion.
• 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.

Role & Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.

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