Project Manager Full Time NEW

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Fintop Consulting Limited

An award-winning multinational company from the UK, recognised for its bespoke automation and control solutions across food, beverage, and manufacturing sectors, is seeking an experienced Projects & Planning Manager to join its growing team.

You’ll be part of a company that designs and delivers cutting-edge factory automation systems, robotics, conveyors, and packaging machinery, leading projects that turn complex engineering challenges into tailored automation solutions.

Role

Reporting directly to the Board, you will oversee multiple automation projects from planning to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll coordinate cross-functional teams, manage resources, monitor KPIs, and maintain control over every stage of large-scale bespoke machinery builds.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting and tracking project milestones and timelines
• Managing resources across concurrent projects
• Ensuring budgets and schedules are met
• Leading project meetings and maintaining communication across departments
• Overseeing workshop performance, quality control, and continuous improvement
• Supporting and mentoring a small team of supervisors and workshop leaders

About You

We’re looking for a proactive, organised, and technically minded leader who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment.

You should have:

• 5+ years’ experience in project management within automation, manufacturing, or related engineering fields
• Strong planning and organisational skills with proven multi-project oversight
• Experience using project management and ERP software (MS Project and SAP preferred)
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving mindset
• Eligibility to work in the UK and own transport (rural site location)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives
• Contributory pension scheme and private health cover (post-probation)
• 21 days annual leave + statutory holidays (plus long-service rewards)
• Cycle-to-work scheme and various employee recognition initiatives
• Opportunity to work on ground-breaking automation projects within a dynamic, growing team

Normal hours of working: Monday-Thursday 08.00 to 17.00, Friday 08.00 to 14.00 (There will be occasional longer hours during busy periods and when traveling)

Interested?

Apply now! Explore this exciting opportunity with a global leader in bespoke automation.