Temp Regional Project Engineering Manager

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Regional Projects Manager to lead a team of 10 Project Managers/Engineers. This position emphasizes man-management and leadership, requiring strong client-facing skills and decision-making ability. The role offers a competitive salary of £350 - £500 per day, a 10% bonus, and benefits including car allowance, healthcare, and progression opportunities.

Benefits

10% bonus

Car or car allowance

Healthcare & pension scheme

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Genuine progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supportive and motivational leadership role.
• Strong background in project management with regional exposure.
• Excellent client relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to make confident decisions balancing commercial needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of 10 Project Managers/Engineers.
• Act as the key customer interface balancing client expectations.
• Communicate changes effectively impacting timelines.

Skills

man-management and leadership experience

project management skills

client-facing skills

decision-making ability

Job description

Regional Projects Engineering Manager (Temp) - £350 - £500 Per Day + Bonus & Benefits

Location: National (travel required, regular visits to Oxfordshire HQ) Hours: Monday to Friday, Days (flexible when required)

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and people-focused Regional Projects Manager to lead and inspire a team of 10 Project Managers/Engineers. This role is centred on man-management and leadership, not direct project delivery. You will ensure your team are organised, supported, and delivering projects on time, within agreed SLAs.

You will also act as the key customer interface, balancing client expectations with project feasibility. A strong and diplomatic approach is essential - you'll need to manage requests for changes, clearly communicating impacts on timelines and outcomes.

What We're Looking For

• Proven man-management and leadership experience - supportive, motivational style

• Strong background in project management, ideally with regional/multi-site exposure

• Excellent client-facing skills - able to manage expectations and negotiate effectively

• Confident decision-maker, able to balance commercial and operational needs

• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, automation, logistics, or related sectors is desirable

• Flexible and able to travel as required (HQ visits once a week/fortnight)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary £350 - £500 Per Day

• 10% bonus (company-related)

• Car or car allowance

• Healthcare & pension scheme

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays

• Genuine progression opportunities within a growing business