Project Manager
Reed Specialist Recruitment
Birmingham · posted 20 August 2026
Salary
£55,000 – £65,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
Category
Engineering
Project Manager
Location: Birmingham
Package: £55,000 DOE + Excellent BenefitsLead Complex Engineering Projects from Concept to Completion
Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background in engineered-to-order equipment, manufacturing, heavy engineering, capital projects, or industrial systems?
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
Key responsibilities include:
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
To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:
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
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