Project Manager

Location: South Woodford

Are you a Project Manager, Project Engineer or Contracts Manager who enjoys taking ownership of projects from start to finish? Do you enjoy juggling multiple projects, coordinating technical teams, solving problems and building strong relationships with clients?

We're working with an established business delivering specialist technical installation, upgrade and refurbishment projects across the built environment.

Working Pattern:
Hybrid, office and site-based
Industry: Engineering, Technical Installations & Building Services

This is an opportunity for a commercially aware, organised and proactive individual to take responsibility for multiple projects, working closely with clients, engineers, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure successful delivery.

You don't need experience with any particular product or equipment. We're interested in people with transferable project management skills, a practical understanding of technical projects and the confidence to take ownership.

Key Benefits of the Project Manager:

Salary £40,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
Hybrid working with 2-3 office days and site-based project work
All travel expenses covered
Career progression opportunities into senior leadership positions
Opportunity to manage multiple live projects simultaneously
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Join a prestigious and sustainable global business with long-term opportunities

What will you be doing as the Project Manager?

Managing multiple technical installation, refurbishment, upgrade and replacement projects simultaneously.
Taking responsibility for projects from initial handover and planning through to completion.
Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, materials and site activities.
Managing project budgets, expenditure, procurement and delivery schedules.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
Communicating project progress, resolving challenges and managing expectations when plans change.
Working alongside technical and engineering teams to ensure projects meet the required specifications.
Identifying project risks, variations and opportunities to improve delivery.
Ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

What are we looking for?

We're particularly interested in people who have experience managing several projects or packages of work at the same time as a project manager.

You'll ideally have:

Experience in project management, project engineering, contracts management or specialist installation projects.
Confidence managing budgets, contractors, project schedules and resources.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
The ability to work independently and take accountability for project delivery.
A practical understanding of technical, engineering or construction environments.
A proactive, organised and commercially minded approach.

What sort of background could you come from as a Project Manager?

Your experience could be in:

Fire and security systems, CCTV or access control
HVAC, M&E or building services
Building management systems and controls
Lift or escalator installations and modernisation
Electrical or mechanical engineering projects
Specialist installation, construction or refurbishment contracts
Other technical engineering or contracting environments
This isn't an exhaustive list. If you've managed technical projects involving customers, contractors, budgets and deadlines, we'd be interested in hearing from you.

What about qualifications as a Project Manager?

SMSTS, SSSTS, IOSH, NEBOSH or project management qualifications would be advantageous, but they aren't essential.

Experience reading technical drawings or working with engineering specifications would also be…