Full job descriptionProject Manager
*Location: Birmingham
*Package: £55,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits
Lead Complex Engineering Projects from Concept to Completion
Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background in engineered-to-order equipment, manufacturing, heavy engineering, capital projects, or industrial systems?
Our client is a globally recognised engineering and manufacturing business seeking a commercially focused Project Manager to join their growing team in Coleshill. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of engineered equipment and system projects, managing them from order handover through to final delivery, installation, and customer acceptance.
Working within a collaborative international environment, you’ll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
The Role
Key responsibilities include:
*Managing multiple concurrent engineering and equipment projects from initiation to completion.
*Developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
*Acting as the primary point of contact for customers throughout project delivery.
*Coordinating activities across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, installation, and commissioning teams.
*Managing project risks, change orders, contractual obligations, and commercial performance.
*Monitoring project costs, revenues, cash flow and profitability.
*Providing regular progress reports and forecasts to internal and external stakeholders.
*Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery processes and efficiency.
About You
To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have:
*A degree qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.
*Experience managing engineered-to-order, equipment, manufacturing, or industrial projects.
*Strong project planning, stakeholder management, and customer-facing skills.
*A commercially aware mindset with experience managing budgets and project financial performance.
*Knowledge of project management methodologies such as PRINCE2 or similar.
*Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
*Experience using ERP systems and advanced Excel skills would be beneficial.
*Experience within lifting equipment, cranes, materials handling, industrial machinery or related sectors would be advantageous.
Package & Benefits
*Salary circa £55,000 depending on experience
*4% matched pension contribution
*Life assurance
*Employee Assistance Programme
*Paid time off for health appointments
*25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
*Christmas and New Year shutdown
*Free on-site parking
*Flexible working arrangements considered
*Early finish on Fridays