Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 48,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Sunbury-On-Thames Surrey
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
Project Manager - Construction / Engineered Systems
National Role | Travel Required
We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to lead the delivery of major, technically complex construction projects within a specialist engineered solutions environment.
This is a high-impact operational role with full ownership of projects from post-order clearance through to installation, commissioning, invoicing and financial close-out. You'll be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope and on budget - while protecting margin and maintaining exceptional quality standards.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where coordination, commercial awareness and technical confidence are essential, this role offers genuine responsibility and influence.
The Role
You will take end-to-end responsibility for assigned projects following order acceptance, acting as the primary operational lead throughout delivery.
Key aspects include:
Managing the full project lifecycle from technical clearance to handover
Coordinating internal teams across technical, procurement, manufacturing, logistics and installation
Proactively managing programme, risk, constraints and dependencies
Monitoring progress against contractual requirements and lead times
Acting as the first escalation point for site-based operational and quality issues
Attending site as required to resolve challenges and maintain delivery momentum
Ensuring installations meet quality standards and customer expectations
Supporting RAMS and site documentation production
Overseeing cost control including field operations, subcontractors, WIP and invoicing
What Success Looks Like
You will be accountable for performance across:
Programme adherence and on-time delivery
Cost control and margin protection
Field Operations cost management
First Time Fix performance
WIP accuracy and invoicing control
Quality assurance and defect reduction
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience
Proven experience as a Project Manager within construction, building services or engineered systems
Experience delivering technically complex, multi-stakeholder projects
Strong commercial awareness and cost management capability
Ability to manage programme, risk and delivery under pressure
Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
Experience using ERP systems (SAP advantageous)
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Desirable
Ability to read and interpret construction or façade drawings
Knowledge of automatic doors or EN16005 (training can be provided)
Experience using (url removed) or similar project tracking tools