Project Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% matched pension

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a commercially focused Project Manager in Birmingham to lead complex engineering projects from concept to completion. You will own a diverse portfolio, coordinating engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, installation and commissioning teams.

The role demands strong planning, customer-facing skills and a track record in budgets and project financials, with PRINCE2 or similar methodologies and ERP/Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Customer-facing

PRINCE2 knowledge

Communication

ERP systems

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Project Manager

Location: Birmingham

Package: £55,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

Lead Complex Engineering Projects from Concept to Completion

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

• 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

• 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