68 project manager jobs found in Birmingham

Long O Donnell are looking for two experienced Project Managers to join the team on a 12-month rolling contract to manage the design deliverables for a major overhead line and substation project to time, cost and specification in accordance with the client’s needs. Key Accountabilities: * Lead the design development process during pre-construction (including Development and Consenting processes). * Develop the least cost, optimal, efficient and safe solution in line with CDM Regulations and SHESQ considerations. * Produce all required project design documentation, demonstrating the implementation of lessons learned and best practice. * Develop, implement, and manage project delivery, design, safety by design requirements. * Support the consenting, type registration, cost estimation, programme risk mitigation and innovation activities. * Lead the FEED contractor in their activities. Monitor and control the FEED programme and risk. * Enact the role of Client's...

The Active Travel Project Manager is responsible for the planning, development, and delivery of projects that promote walking, cycling, and other sustainable transport modes. The role supports healthier, safer, and more sustainable communities by managing active travel schemes from concept through to implementation, ensuring alignment with local and national transport policies, and engaging stakeholders to maximise uptake and long-term benefits. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and delivery of active travel infrastructure projects Manage project budgets, timelines, risks, and resources effectively Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and external stakeholders Oversee feasibility studies, design development, and scheme implementation Monitor and evaluate project outcomes and report on performance Skills and Experience: Experience in project management within transport, infrastructure, or public realm Knowledge of active travel principles, street design, and...

Project Manager – Rolling Stock Location: Derby (2–3 days per week in the office) Contract: 12‑month rolling contract (likely extension) IR35 Status: Outside IR35 About the Role Morson Vital are supporting a major rail engineering business to recruit an experienced Project Manager to deliver a range of rolling stock engineering, maintenance, overhaul, and upgrade projects. You’ll be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the quality expected by customers. This includes planning, reporting, coordinating engineering teams, managing suppliers, and maintaining strong customer relationships. Key Responsibilities * Lead end‑to‑end delivery of modification, maintenance, overhaul, or upgrade projects. * Maintain control of time, cost, quality, and safety throughout the project lifecycle. * Own the project plan (WBS, schedule, risks, budget, quality & safety plans). * Coordinate engineering, operations, materials,...

About the Role Seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to lead and deliver a portfolio of CAPEX projects at a major Upper Tier COMAH chemical manufacturing facility in the West Midlands. This role is critical in ensuring that site improvements, expansions, and asset upgrades are executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with stringent regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the chemical, process, or high‑hazard manufacturing industries, with demonstrable experience managing complex engineering projects from concept through to commissioning. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery & Execution Lead the full lifecycle of CAPEX projects, including feasibility assessment, scoping, front‑end engineering design, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover to operations. Oversee multiple concurrent projects, ranging from small asset upgrades to major plant modifications (£1M+). Compliance...

Engineering Project Engineer About the Company We’re working with a well-established business that designs and builds automation and robotic systems used across industries like medical devices and packaging. They’ve built a strong reputation for solving complex engineering problems and, as a result, have a healthy pipeline of exciting projects ahead. With continued growth and a people-first ownership structure, they’re now looking to bring in an experienced Project Manager to join the team. What You’ll Be Doing You’ll be taking ownership of multiple engineering projects from start to finish — making sure everything runs smoothly, on time, and within budget. It’s a hands-on role where you’ll be coordinating teams, working closely with customers, and keeping everything on track commercially and technically. Day-to-Day Responsibilities * Managing up to 4 projects at any one time * Keeping projects on schedule and aligned with agreed deliverables * Taking full ownership of...

Job Title: Piling Engineer (Section engineer or Sub Agent level) Location: Birmingham (HS2 Project) Start Date: January Duration: 6-12 months  Day Rate: £350–£400 per day (Ltd company) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Piling Engineer to join our team on the HS2 project in Birmingham. This is a minimum 3-month contract role starting ASAP, with likelihood of running 1 year. The successful candidate will support piling operations on-site, ensuring all works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications. CFA piling experience is a must. Key Responsibilities Provide engineering support for daily piling activities, quality assurance, and record keeping. Work closely with the site team and subcontractors to ensure safe and effective execution of piling works. Monitor work progress and ensure compliance with design specifications and project standards. Produce and maintain accurate site documentation, method statements, and risk...

A leading company in the Facilities Management industry is hiring a Plasterer in West Midlands. Your expertise will be integral to completing high-quality projects that enhance the spaces we work and live in. The Role As the Plasterer, you’ll ensure high-quality finishes on various surface applications. Collaborate with contractors and project managers to schedule work efficiently. Utilise your skills in various plastering techniques to meet project specifications. Work on diverse projects, ensuring durability and aesthetic quality. Maintain a safe working environment following health and safety regulations.   You Proven experience in plastering and related trades. Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of health and safety practices in a construction environment. Good communication skills to coordinate effectively with team members.   What's in it for you? This company is known for its...

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Senior Planner on a 6 Month Rolling Contract, based in Warwick Role Summary The Senior Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing integrated project schedules for substation delivery projects. The role ensures that planning, sequencing, and progress tracking support safe, efficient, and timely execution across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases. Key Responsibilities Planning & Scheduling * Develop detailed project schedules. * Produce baseline programmes and maintain updates reflecting progress, risks, and changes. * Define critical paths, float analysis, and resource loading. * Integrate subcontractor and supplier schedules into master programmes. Project Controls * Monitor progress against plan and produce regular reports, dashboards, and earned value metrics. * Identify delays, risks, and mitigation strategies. * Support change management, including impact...

Aqua-Tech are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor (QS) with a strong background in the water industry to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out full main QS functions, managing Compensation Events (CEs), and preparing and reviewing quotations in line with contract requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute QS who is confident managing projects independently and working closely with operational teams and clients. Key Responsibilities * Carry out full main Quantity Surveyor duties across assigned projects * Manage and administer Compensation Events (CEs), including identification, pricing, submission, and agreement * Prepare, review, and negotiate quotations and cost submissions * Monitor project costs, budgets, and forecasts * Undertake valuations and applications for payment * Assess subcontractor applications and manage subcontract accounts *...

Job Title: Mechanical Site Manager Location: Walsall, UK Salary: £300 - £350 per day Start Date: March 2026 Overview: Mech Electrics are seeking an experienced Mechanical Site Manager to oversee an energy upgrade project at a hospital in the Midlands. Responsibilities will include managing the replacement of existing heating circulating pumps with new invertor driven pumps and the replacement of 3 port valves with 2 port valves. All the works are on existing systems. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and supervise the mechanical upgrades to the healthcare site, managing subcontractors, and operatives to ensure that mechanical systems are upgraded in accordance with project specifications, within budget, and on schedule. * Collaborate with other site managers to ensure a cohesive approach across all disciplines * Ensure all mechanical works are carried out in compliance with health and safety regulations, site-specific safety plans, and company policies. * Coordinate and liaise...

Contract Quality Manager QHSE Manager  6–9 Month Contract Immediate Start Leading Manufacturing Business We’re seeking an experienced Quality, Safety & Compliance Manager to lead a major integration project for a growing manufacturing site. You’ll streamline Quality, Compliance & H&S processes from multiple sister sites, rebuild a robust Quality Management System, and act as the site’s safety advocate. As such, as Quality Manager, you will take a lead role in the project, working to lead safety culture initiatives, manage quality systems integration, and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements. This role is perfect for a Quality Manager who loves getting stuck in, has strong organisational and people skills, and delivers real operational impact. Key Responsibilities: Quality & Compliance Integrate business processes, tools, and work instructions from sister sites into the new integrated Quality system (ISO9001)...

Contract Design Engineer Hinckley £46.00 P/ hr (Inside IR35) On site A Design Engineer will take responsibility of the delivery of the Design and Development of a number of components. Ensuring that these parts are delivered to the time, cost, quality, and specification constraints set out. Duties and Responsibilities: - Responsible for the delivery of the Design and Development of a number of components, consulting with and seeking support from Specialists and Chief Engineers as required. - Responsible for delivering these components to the time, cost, quality, and specification in line with the NMIP process and KPI's. - The role is a highly technical role, focussed on detail and delivery. - Communicate and collaborate across the entire supply/value chain to maximise team working and effectiveness. - Contribute to the creation and maintenance of detailed project plans to ensure that current and future deliverables are met to promise. - Deliver to the key...

We're supporting a contractor delivering a key carriageway project south of Birmingham and are looking for an experienced General Foreman to join on a freelance basis, taking ownership of site operations and driving progress on the ground. Job Role As Freelance General Foreman, you'll oversee day-to-day delivery across the carriageway works, ensuring activities are coordinated, safe, and delivered to programme. Key responsibilities include: ·Supervising site teams and subcontractors across the scheme ·Managing daily operations on active carriageway works ·Ensuring all works are carried out in line with health & safety requirements ·Coordinating activities around underground services ·Monitoring progress and reporting updates to the Site Manager ·Maintaining quality standards and ensuring compliance with specifications Requirements ·SMSTS certification (essential) ·First Aid qualification (essential) ·Strong experience as a General Foreman on carriageway or highways...

Our premium brand Automotive Tier 1 is currently recruiting for the following role: Discrete Event Simulation Lead Engineer - £35-£40 /hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire (hybrid potential) - 6 Months (potential for renewal) The Opportunity The role is the principal virtual discrete event simulation engineer for Manufacturing Engineering and will be responsible for leading vehicle or system programmes Discrete Event Simulation function, modelling the process flow from concept thru to the delivery phase to JOB1 + 90 days. Key Performance Indicators - DES model achieves JPH target as per system scope requirements - Deliver optimum DES system cycle Time, Decoupling Buffer and Technical / Operational availability to achieve System OPR requirements - Deliver DES model and documentation to Programme timing milestones - OPR maps / Bottleneck analysis - Absence & PULSE Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities Responsible for the development and delivery of the Discrete Event...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Project Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 30th October 2026. Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour. Duties: General Project Engineering focuses on designing, communicating, and implementing an operational plan for completing an engineering-based project including: Preparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc. Monitoring progress and performance against the project plan; taking action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays Identifying, developing, and gathering the resources necessary to complete the project May include preparing engineering standards, designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external...

Job Title:Advanced Vehicle Efficiency Integration Lead Engineer Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2027) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Position Description: The Advanced Vehicle Efficiency Integration Lead Engineer will take a leading role in: Supporting the Efficiency Product Owner in the delivery of data-driven, intelligent, optimised energy nodes (sources of energy conversion) in pursuit of Vehicle Efficiency attributes (eg. real world and homologated driving range and energy consumption) befitting modern luxury. Collaborating with a wide range of business stakeholders and Engineers during the initial phases of vehicle development Identifying risks and opportunities in a robust data-driven manner with the purpose of informing and influencing business decisions and engineering direction related to...

Job Title: Vehicle Integration Engineer - (phone number removed) Location: Warwickshire Duties: * Reporting to the Vehicle Architecture’s Efficiency Product Owner and working within the Agile operating model, responsibilities will include: * Conducting strategic target setting for the Vehicle Efficiency attribute (including competitive positioning assessment & benchmarking, assessment of fleet compliance requirements, customer feedback data analysis, real-world customer data analysis, reviews of legislative requirements etc) * Coordinating and contributing towards Vehicle Efficiency attribute virtual verifications and data analysis * Conducting target compatibility assessment and negotiation between the Vehicle Efficiency attribute and vehicle energy node owners * Collaborating with energy node owners in influencing and defining strategic technology roadmaps compatible with Vehicle Efficiency attribute requirements and customer trends * Supporting effective...

Job Title: Test Rig Design Engineer Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (31.03.2027) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Duties: Vehicle and Rig Test Operations forms the backbone of the customers internal vehicle test and development capability, and is responsible for a wide and diverse range of activities including Structural and Durability Test, Body Rig Test, Road Load Data, Analytical Facilities, NVH, Climatic Test, and Safety Test. The Facility & Technology Development team are responsible for the design and delivery of facility components, test rigs and the infrastructure required in support of the core areas delivering physical test plans. The area is also responsible for the development and delivery of key new facilities, technology, infrastructure and strategy for the wider business, project leading from concept through to...

Senior Geotechnical Engineer We're looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to support the construction phase of a major infrastructure project. The role involves working as part of a small team, providing technical guidance, and ensuring design intent is correctly applied on site. A regular presence at the project's site offices is required (3 days per week). Site offices are located around Coleshill and Kenilworth. Key Responsibilities Geotechnical construction phase support, coordinating with technical leads and supporting junior staff. Review Inspection and Test Plans, witness selected site tests, and maintain clear, auditable records. Manage responses to site queries, field change requests, and non conformance reports, including internal assurance steps. Interpret instrumentation and monitoring data and recommend mitigation actions when needed. Carry out geological inspections, earthworks logging, and other site-based geotechnical assessments. Contribute to concise...

Roles - PSV Engineer / PSV Technician / PSV Mechanic / Bus Technician Location: Plumstead Pay Rate: £34.00 per hour Outside IR35 Do one of these roles describe you? Do you feel undervalued your current role? Are you an experienced PSV Mechanic? Are you available to start work right away? Why not come join our team of engineers here at Excel Resourcing, we specialise in supporting several blue-chip clients who operate in the road transport industry. Benefits of working for Excel: * Weekly Pay * Long-term contracting work * Product Training provided * Minimum Hourly Rate of £34.00 These roles involve: * Carrying out routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of PSV * Diagnosing and rectifying all types of PSV faults * Ensuring all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that the relevant precautions are taken whilst on the premises. * Liaising with the parts department to attain correct parts. * Ensuring health & safety regulations and safe...