Commercial Project Manager

Professional Technical Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Coventry is seeking a Commercial Project Manager to oversee project lifecycles from planning to installation. The role demands strong leadership skills, knowledge in site operations, and experience in managing cross-functional teams. This position offers a competitive starting salary of up to £60,000, alongside generous benefits including holiday, pension, and medical cover.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Private medical cover

Death in service benefit

Ongoing training support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing full-cycle projects.
• Strong knowledge in logistics, health, safety, and environment.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage project lifecycle from planning to installation.
• Lead and mentor the project team while fostering collaboration.
• Coordinate manufacturing handovers and ensure quality.

Skills

Delivery of full-cycle projects

Strong site operations knowledge

Management of cross-functional teams

Familiarity with production engineering principles

Team leadership

Planning and scheduling

Commercial awareness

Detail-focused documentation

Effective risk management

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

A leading manufacturer of specialist plastics are looking for a Commercial Project Manager to support the Head of Product and Application Development to lead the projects team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will play a critical part in delivering complex projects from estimation through to installation. Based in Coventry, you will benefit from a starting salary of up to £60,000 plus bonus and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Managing the project lifecycle: planning, resources, risk, and stakeholder communication.
• Leading and mentoring the Project Office team, fostering collaboration and performance.
• Aligning project delivery with commercial strategy and financial targets.
• Coordinating production handovers and ensure manufacturing meets quality and timelines.
• Acting as primary contact for clients, resolving issues and managing project changes.
• Overseeing supply chain and subcontractor performance to ensure compliance and value.
• Driving continuous improvement and contribute to strategic planning.

Key skills

• Delivery of full-cycle projects from estimation to site installation.
• Strong site operations knowledge: logistics, HSE, contractor management.
• Management of cross-functional teams across design, engineering, and production.
• Familiarity with production engineering principles.
• Team leadership and staff development.
• Skilled in planning, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Commercially aware: budgeting, cost control, profitability.
• Detail-focused with strong documentation and reporting.
• Effective risk management across project phases.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits / What we offer

• £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience).
• 23 days holiday (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
• Company pension.
• Private medical cover.
• Death in service 2 x annual salary.
• Ongoing support for training and development.

This is a great opportunity for a Commercial Project Manager to join a secure, forward-thinking organisation offering long-term development. If you are a confident Team Leader who can lead construction based projects, apply now through this advert