Project Manager
hace 23 días
Birmingham
Project Manager Birmingham, UK (Flexible Office Attendance) - Extensive Travel Required Up to £75,000 (Negotiable) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of advanced automated warehouse solutions across the UK and internationally. The role involves managing the full project lifecycle for large-scale automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) used in modern logistics and distribution environments. The role is associated with our Birmingham office, however office attendance is flexible. Depending on project needs, the successful candidate may attend the office once a week, once a month, or as required, with the majority of time spent managing projects remotely or visiting customer sites. This role will involve travel across the UK (approximately 50% of the time) and additional travel across Europe (approximately 20%) to support project delivery and customer engagement Job Type: Permanent Salary: Up to £75,000 (Negotiable) + 10% Bonus + £5,000 Car Allowance Key Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end delivery of automation projects, from planning through to final handover. Coordinate engineering, installation, commissioning, and customer teams throughout the project lifecycle. Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resources. Act as the primary point of contact for customers and key stakeholders. Monitor project progress and proactively manage risks, issues, and changes. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards. Support site activities during installation and commissioning phases when required.Requirements Proven experience managing technical or engineering projects, ideally within automation, logistics, or industrial environments. Strong project planning, coordination, and stakeholder management skills. Experience managing cross-functional technical teams. Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex project environments. Willingness to travel to customer sites as required.Desirable Experience working with warehouse automation, robotics, or material handling systems. Experience with OSP or AutoStore automated warehouse systems (advantage but not essential). Formal project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent). Background in engineering, automation, or logistics technology.What's on Offer Permanent role within a rapidly growing warehouse automation sector. Salary up to £75,000 (negotiable depending on experience). 10% annual performance bonus. £5,000 car allowance. Flexible office attendance with most work carried out remotely or on project sites. Opportunity to work on state-of-the-art automated logistics projects. Strong opportunities for career progression in a fast-growing automation environment.Interested or know someone suitable? Send your CV to Luana Ferreira at or call her on (phone number removed). Why work with Proactive? Proactive Global are an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias. When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role! Proactive also offer a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you know anyone that could be suited to this position then please contact Proactive with their details and if they are placed by Proactive you will receive £250. Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy