Major Projects Manager
Sunbury-on-Thames (with travel across the South of the UK)
Up to £52,000 basic + bonus + car allowance + excellent benefits
Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in construction or façades and specialist knowledge of door automation systems? This is an exciting opportunity to join a global leader in entrance and access solutions, delivering major projects across the South of the UK.
About the Business
Our client is part of an internationally recognised engineering group, with operations spanning more than 100 countries worldwide. With over 50 years of innovation, they are renowned for designing, manufacturing and installing high-performance automated entrance systems and integrated access solutions across commercial, healthcare, retail, transport and industrial sectors.
In the UK, they deliver bespoke entrance solutions ranging from automatic sliding and revolving doors to security entrance systems and specialist access control technologies. Their commitment to quality, safety, innovation and customer service has positioned them as a trusted partner on complex, high-value construction projects nationwide.
The Role
As Major Projects Project Manager, you will take full ownership of projects valued up to £800k, ensuring successful delivery from site readiness through to completion and handover.
Based out of the Sunbury-on-Thames office, you will regularly travel to project sites across the South of the UK.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading the day-to-day management of major projects
* Ensuring site readiness prior to installation
* Overseeing installation teams and subcontractors
* Managing quality control and progress validation
* Acting as the primary client contact and first line of escalation for operational or quality issues
* Maintaining accurate site records and progress reports
* Tracking project timelines, performance and margins
* Ensuring compliance with health & safety standards
You will play a critical role in safeguarding delivery standards while protecting commercial performanc
About You
To be successful in this role, you must have:
* Proven experience as a Project Manager within the construction or façades industry
* Strong working knowledge of door automation products
* Previous hands-on installation experience with door automation systems
* Experience managing projects up to high six-figure values
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Strong commercial awareness and ability to track margins
Essential certifications & requirements:
* SMSTS
* CSCS card
* Full UK driving licence
What's on Offer
* Basic salary up to £52,000
* Annual bonus
* Car allowance
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Private medical insurance
* Company pension scheme
* Opportunity to join a globally established, engineering-led organisation delivering prestigious, high-profile projects
This is an outstanding opportunity for a technically strong and commercially aware Project Manager who wants to work on complex, high-value projects within a respected international business.
If you are ready to take ownership of major installations and drive excellence from site preparation through to final delivery, we would love to hear from you.