Project Manager, Operations Manager, Quality Engineering

Project Manager

Location:

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (hybrid working)

The role:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to coordinate and deliver engineering projects that support operational, technical, and strategic objectives. You will ensure projects are planned and executed effectively, delivering results safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Working collaboratively with cross‑functional teams — including Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Quality, and external partners — you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement and delivering innovative engineering solutions.

• Lead the full project lifecycle from concept through to implementation, ensuring delivery against scope, time, cost, and quality targets.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration, leading multidisciplinary project teams and regular project reviews.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and internal governance procedures.
• Implement structured quality processes, including design validation and change control.
• Monitor project expenditure and manage budgets, highlighting and resolving variances.
• Engage with key stakeholders, providing regular updates on status, risks, and performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, best practice adoption, and process optimisation.

• Proven experience in project management within an engineering, manufacturing, or technical environment.
• Practical understanding of engineering principles (mechanical, electrical, systems, or industrial).
• Experience delivering projects using recognised methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, PMBOK, APM).
• Relevant engineering or technical qualification (HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent).

• Experience with manufacturing, design, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Formal project management certification (e.g. APM PMQ, PRINCE2, PMP, Agile).
• Knowledge of steam systems, thermal energy solutions, or process control technologies.

• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with varying complexity.
• Excellent influencing, negotiation, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Strong organisational skills with a proactive and solutions‑focused approach.
• Analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement.

You will receive a competitive salary (and a discretionary bonus), flexible working and excellent benefits including 27 days holiday allowance (before bank holidays), 3 days’ paid volunteering leave, comprehensive private healthcare, enhanced pension plan, life assurance, optional participation in a Share Ownership Plan, free onsite parking, flexible benefits, and access to a personal discounts’ portal. We also offer a range of additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan, detailed below.

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