Project Manager

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of bespoke high-security door installations from design through installation. You will coordinate CAD/manufacturing with on-site teams, manage budgets and risks, and maintain strong client and contractor communications.

Based in Birmingham, you will ensure compliance with RAMS, CDM regulations and LPCB/ISO standards while travelling to client sites across the UK as required.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in project management within manufacturing/construction environments.
• Ability to read architectural drawings and CAD designs with accuracy.
• Strong budgeting and variation management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end lifecycle of bespoke high-security door projects from design to installation sign-off.
• Be the main point of contact for clients, main contractors and architects with timely updates.
• Coordinate production schedules with CAD/manufacturing teams and on-site crews.
• Monitor budgets, variations, procurement lead times and billing milestones.
• Ensure safety compliance with RAMS, CDM policies and ISO/LPCB standards.

Skills

Project management

CAD drawings interpretation

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Reading architectural drawings

Travel readiness

Education

CSCS card

SMSTS/SSSTS

Project management certification

Tools

CAD software

Job description

JOB ROLE: Project Manager
JOB TYPE: Full time & permanent.
WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday (Days)
SALARY: 50k - 60k per year (Depending on experience)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

The company is a premier, UK-based engineering and manufacturing company specializing in high-security doors and entrance systems. From robust communal security doors for social housing providers to custom bullet- and ram-raid-resistant shopfronts for luxury retail flagships like Gucci, their mission is clear: to engineer the industry benchmark in physical security without compromising on aesthetic elegance or natural light. Operating out of their dedicated manufacturing facility in Birmingham, their skilled team is driven by a passion for safeguarding people, properties, and livelihoods.

ROLE PURPOSE

We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and commercially astute Project Manager to oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of our bespoke high-security door and entrance installations. Acting as the primary link between their internal CAD/manufacturing teams, clients, main contractors, and on-site installation crews, you will ensure that every project is delivered safely, on time, to exact technical specifications, and within budget.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage multiple high-security door and architectural metalwork projects simultaneously from initial order handover through design, manufacturing, site survey, delivery, and final installation sign-off.
  
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, main contractors, and architects, maintaining clear, professional communication regarding project timelines, progress updates, and technical queries.
  
• Coordinate production schedules with our in-house manufacturing and CAD teams in Birmingham alongside on-site installation teams to ensure seamless sequencing.
  
• Monitor project budgets, track variations, manage procurement lead times, and assist with cost control and billing milestones.
  
• Ensure all site operations strictly adhere to company Health & Safety policies, CDM regulations, method statements, and risk assessments (RAMS).
  
• Verify that all manufactured systems meet our rigorous LPCB (Loss Prevention Certification Board) and ISO quality standards prior to dispatch and installation.

KEY REQUREMENTS

• Proven track record as a Project Manager within manufacturing, construction, fenestration, architectural metalwork, or security/steel doors.
  
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, CAD designs, and complex technical specifications.

• Strong contract awareness with a solid understanding of project budgeting, cost control, and variation management.
  
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the capability to lead cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and site operatives effectively.
  
• Relevant project management certification or relevant construction/engineering qualifications (CSCS card, SMSTS/SSSTS) are highly desirable.
  
• Full UK driving licence, as travel to client sites across the UK will be required.