Contract Project Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Service Project Manager
Location: London Heathrow
Working Format: Hybrid working 3 office and 2 home
Salary: Up to GBP50,000pa
Benefits: 28 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays), Bupa medical cover, competitive pension plan
Contract Type: Permanent

Our client:
Our client is a global leader in automated material handling systems and they are looking for a Service Project Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering critical service projects within the Heathrow Airport Baggage environment.

About the Role
As a Service Project Manager, you ll be responsible for leading small-scale retrofit, modification, and revision projects from initial scope through to final handover. Working within a fast-paced and multidisciplinary environment, you ll liaise with both internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions across the full asset lifecycle: Design, Build, Operate, Maintain, and IT.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage service projects from proposal to completion at Heathrow Airport
• Scope and estimate project costs, prepare quotations, and develop detailed specifications
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Engineering, Sales, R&D, IT, Supply Chain) to ensure timely delivery
• Maintain strong communication with clients, subcontractors, and partners
• Monitor budgets, timelines, and quality standards
• Act as the primary point of contact for project-related operational and technical issues
• Ensure all activities comply with health and safety standards
• Deliver post-project documentation and support service handovers

What You ll Bring:

• Experience or internship in project management or a related field
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and coordination skills
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple small projects simultaneously
• Commercial awareness and planning capability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with automated handling systems is a plus, but not required

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Bupa Medical Cover
• YuLife wellbeing membership with GP access and rewards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Competitive pension with Aviva
• Career growth opportunities in a global organisation
• Access to Achievers our employee recognition and rewards platform