Commercial Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of specialist plastics in Coventry is seeking a Commercial Project Manager to oversee project lifecycles from estimation to installation, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction. The role includes leading a team, managing risks, and aligning projects with commercial strategies. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Private medical cover

Death in service benefit

Ongoing training and development support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing full-cycle projects from estimation to installation.
• Strong knowledge of logistics, health and safety, and contractor management.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire project lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery.
• Lead and mentor the Project Office team for optimal performance.
• Serve as the primary client contact, managing issues and changes.

Skills

Project lifecycle management

Site operations knowledge

Cross-functional team management

Production engineering principles

Team leadership

Planning and scheduling

Budgeting and cost control

Risk management

Strong documentation

UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

A leading manufacturer of specialist plastics is 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 ensuring 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 contributing to strategic planning.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• 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

• £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.