Project Planner

Job Title: Project Planner / Manager

Pay Rate: Outside IR35 LTD: £40 per hour

Current end date: 31/01/2026 - foresee ongoing

Working Pattern: Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm

Location: Crewe - Pyms Lane, CW1 3PL

Adecco working in Partnership with Bentley Motors who is combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future. Join us as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley's history.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Our client, a leading organization in the automotive industry, is on the hunt for a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Planner / Manager to join their Technical Conformity department. If you have a passion for project planning, a knack for organization, and an engineering background, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

As a Project Planner / Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth execution of projects across various teams. Your key deliverables will include:

• Process Management: Oversee scheduling and deliverables for project, change, and fleet teams, ensuring timelines are met.
• Meeting Coordination: Take charge of risk management, action tracking, and minute-taking during project and change meetings.
• Project Support: Assist project teams as needed, including updating Microsoft project plans to reflect current progress.
• Reporting: Create vehicle check reports utilizing existing IT tools to keep stakeholders informed.
• Change Control: Implement robust change management processes and maintain a change control log.
• Resource Monitoring: Extract resource profiles from project plans to provide regular overviews of capacity versus requirements.
• Communication Facilitation: Foster clear communication between delivery and project teams to ensure alignment and collaboration.

What We're Looking For:

To thrive in this role, you'll need a unique blend of skills and experience:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Project is a must
• A solid engineering background in automotive engineering (Powertrain, Testing, Safety, or Markets preferred).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
• Experience in stakeholder management, with a proven ability to influence people at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience in project planning and successful project delivery within an automotive engineering environment.
• Excellent working knowledge of project management principles and tools, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills coupled with a high level of self-motivation.
• Confidence in communicating complex topics clearly and effectively.

Why Join Us?

At our client's organization, you'll be part of a vibrant team that values innovation and collaboration. You will have the opportunity to make a real impact on critical projects that shape the future of automotive engineering. With a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth, this is a chance to advance your career while contributing to exciting projects.

Ready to Apply?

If you're enthusiastic about project planning and ready to take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience. We can't wait to meet you and explore how you can contribute to our client's success!

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