Project Manager

Job Location: Ferndown Industrial Estate, Dorset

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with a half day finish on Friday

Hybrid: 4 days office & 1 day from home

Benefits: 25 days Holiday + Bank holidays; Company sick pay; Auto-enrolment pension; Annual salary review

Are you an experienced Project Manager who thrives on delivering high-quality projects and creating exceptional customer experiences?

We are currently looking to recruit for an established manufacturer who has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to take ownership of end-to-end project delivery within a fast-paced environment.

The company manufactures bespoke designed electro-mechanical special purpose display systems used by major companies around the world.

We are looking for you to lead cross-functional teams, build strong customer relationships, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard.

Within this role you will be;

• Leading projects from initial planning through to final delivery.
• Creating and managing project scopes, plans, schedules, and deliverables.
• Coordinating cross-functional teams across Finance, Design, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for customers and providing clear, consistent project updates.
• Monitoring progress using tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Managing budgets, tracking costs, and allocating resources efficiently.
• Identifying risks early and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Resolving issues proactively to maintain smooth project delivery.

For this role we are looking for the successful candidate to have;

• Proven experience as a Project Manager, ideally within engineering or manufacturing
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and the ability to apply them pragmatically
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Confident leading and motivating multidisciplinary project teams
• High attention to detail with strong accountability and ownership
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work well under pressure
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering successful outcomes

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