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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