Company: ACS PERFORMANCE
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 per annum
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:
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Managing the full project lifecycle from technical clearance to handover
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Coordinating internal teams across technical, procurement, manufacturing, logistics and installation
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Proactively managing programme, risk, constraints and dependencies
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Monitoring progress against contractual requirements and lead times
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Acting as the first escalation point for site-based operational and quality issues
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Attending site as required to resolve challenges and maintain delivery momentum
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Ensuring installations meet quality standards and customer expectations
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Supporting RAMS and site documentation production
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Overseeing cost control including field operations, subcontractors, WIP and invoicing
What Success Looks Like You will be accountable for performance across:
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Programme adherence and on-time delivery
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Cost control and margin protection
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Field Operations cost management
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First Time Fix performance
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WIP accuracy and invoicing control
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Quality assurance and defect reduction
What We're Looking ForEssential Experience -
Proven experience as a Project Manager within construction, building services or engineered systems
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Experience delivering technically complex, multi-stakeholder projects
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Strong commercial awareness and cost management capability
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Ability to manage programme, risk and delivery under pressure
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Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
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Experience using ERP systems (SAP advantageous)
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Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
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Proficient in Microsoft Office
Desirable -
Ability to read and interpret construction or façade drawings
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Knowledge of automatic doors or EN16005 (training can be provided)
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Experience using Monday.com or similar project tracking tools