Project Manager - Engineering

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Opportunity for someone to work on projects for the F1/Motorsport industries amongst other sectors inc automotive and aerospace. You will be in charge of managing projects from start through to completion liaising with external customers and internal teams such as design, sales and supply chain.

You'll be working for a company who are flying at the minute, order book is stacking up and looking to grow their team further. You'll get job security, job satisfaction, personal development and progression with this opportunity.

We are looking for a project manager, someone who can get the job done on time and within budget. You'll be managing multiple technical projects at any one time which will vary in size and duration. You'll be working for a company who are a leader in their field and dominate within their specialism.

Will need to have strong commercial awareness, knowledge of product design or development and some planning software experience.

To be a success in this role you'll need to come with a good amount of project management experience, any qualifications such as prince 2 would be well received. This is working for a fast paced manufacturing business so some technical/engineering experience is required. A degree within engineering would be more than advantageous.

They work with some World famous brands, the majority of which are in the Motorsport industry however, they also supply products into the Aerospace, MOD and Marine industries so as you can imagine quality is of the upmost importance.

They have a specially kitted out workshop that you would be proud to show customers which is located conveniently just on the outskirts of Milton Keynes centre. This position will be working closely with the senior management team who are a very hard working and dedicated group, so someone who shares that approach will no doubt thrive in this company.

Interested in hearing more? Please click to apply and Graeme Marks will be in touch to tell you all about

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