Project Manager

Path Recruitment Ltd; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering company based near Brentwood is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead refurbishment projects across London. This position offers a salary of £45,000, full coverage of travel expenses, and no weekend work. Candidates should possess a recognized Project Management qualification and proven experience in managing engineering projects. This role promotes a collaborative culture with opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Benefits

£45,000 annual salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

All travel expenses fully covered

Career progression opportunities

Supportive environment with strong safety standards

Qualifications

• Recognised Project Management qualification is mandatory.
• Proven experience in engineering or refurbishment projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule project activities, resources, and budgets.
• Coordinate procurement, documentation, and reporting requirements.
• Manage and support teams to ensure project milestones are achieved.

Skills

Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM)

Experience managing multiple engineering projects

Strong organisational and communication skills

Knowledge of façade access or lifting equipment

Safety-focused approach

Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel

Job description

Project Manager – Engineering Projects across London | £45,000 + travel expenses covered

Project Manager based near to Brentwood delivering refurbishment projects across London – career progression, no weekends, all travel expenses paid.

About Us

Join a respected engineering business delivering technically complex refurbishment and retrofit projects across London. This organisation is known for its innovation, safety-first culture, and commitment to developing its people. You’ll work with a professional team where collaboration and continuous improvement are central to success.

Key Benefits of the Project Manager:

• £45,000 annual salary
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Monday to Friday working – no weekend work
• All travel expenses fully covered
• Genuine career progression and ongoing development
• Supportive environment with strong safety and quality standards

About the Role (Key Responsibilities)

As a Project Manager, you will take ownership of refurbishment and retrofit projects from planning through to successful completion. Based 2–3 days a week in the Brentwood office, you’ll travel to project sites across London to lead delivery, manage resources, and ensure client satisfaction.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Planning and scheduling project activities, resources, and budgets
• Coordinating procurement, documentation, and reporting requirements
• Managing and supporting superusers to ensure project milestones are achieved
• Conducting regular site visits to review progress and ensure safety compliance
• Maintaining strong communication with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Overseeing cost control, quality, and performance standards across multiple projects

About You (Skills & Experience)

To excel as a Project Manager, you’ll bring:

• A recognised Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent)
• Proven experience managing multiple engineering or refurbishment projects
• Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience within façade access, lifting equipment, or a similar technical engineering environment would be a strong advantage
• A proactive and safety-focused approach with excellent attention to detail
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across London

To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a:

Project Manager, Site Manager, Contracts Manager, Project Coordinator, Construction Manager, Refurbishment Manager, Retrofit Project Manager, Building Services Manager, Engineering Project Lead, or Delivery Manager. Experience infaçade access or lifting access would be beneficial.

If you are an experienced Project Manager ready to join a forward-thinking engineering company that values your expertise, apply today.