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Project Manager

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Posted on Jul 20, 2026 by CV-Library
Birmingham, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
At dormakaba we are a globally successful company, with a family business culture employing more than 15,000 employees worldwide.

We are one of the top 3 companies in our industry and globally leading in smart and secure access solutions. As a trusted partner, we stand for innovation, top performance and a fulfilling workplace and are one of the top 3 companies in our industry and globally leading in smart and secure access solutions.

Position Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our access control division as a Projects Manager. We are looking for a responsible individual who will understand the needs of our external and internal customers to deliver new dormakaba installations for our commercial access control systems across the UK.

We need someone who is technically competent with a collaborative mindset, who can work with our customers, engineers, suppliers and internal colleagues to ensure that projects are delivered on time and to budget.

The role will involve the day-to-day management of these projects for the Access Control division, dealing with all the issues that this may entail. The role starts at supporting the quotation process, through to liaising with the client, creating agreements and scheduling works, all the way to the hand-over. This can mean working on a number of different projects all running at the same time and at different stages for customers throughout the UK. This is a home based role so you can work from anywhere in the UK as long as you are prepared to travel and cover overnight stays as required.

We need an individual who is technically competent, organized and capable, who can manage (or learn to manage) budgets and timescales and ensure that we complete the project on time and within cost.

What you will do

You will be responsible for a portfolio of projects throughout the UK, ensuring that the project is delivered on time and to budget
You will organize your own day, meeting with stakeholders, clients and contractors either online or in person, giving regular updates and ensuring that the schedule is maintained, whilst dealing with any issues or delays in a professional and pragmatic manner
You will utilize strong analytical skills to predict and foresee any problems and be able to come up with workable solutions.
The role may require UK travel and overnight stays as required.

What we require

Either

An experienced project manager who has worked within the access control industry, taking responsibility for the installation of commercial / industrial access control systems. Or

A technically competent access control specialist with experience in commercial / industrial systems who is looking to step into project management And

Great communicator (both written and verbal) with a methodical mindset and pragmatic approach
Proven ability to solve problems and negotiate.
A clear ability to plan, and execute that plan successfully, but also have the ability to adapt when things change.
Self-motivated with a clear ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadline
Ability to use MS products such as Teams, Excel, outlook, and other admin software

What we prefer

Demonstrated successful history of Project Management leadership including leading multiple simultaneous projects for a minimum of two years
Experience of MS Projects or similar software
Working knowledge of CDM2015

What we offer

Competitive salary & annual bonus
Company car OR car allowance
25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Holiday Purchase Scheme (buy up to 3 additional days across 12 months)
Enhanced, Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (You pay 3% of your salary, we pay 6%)
Life Assurance
Healthcare Support, including an Employee Support and Assistance Programme
Health & Welling App inc. Digital GP Service
Upon reaching qualifying period, enhanced maternity and paternity offer to eligible employee
Access to LinkedIn Learning
Employee Discounts scheme

Who we are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management – as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.

Work in a place where you matter – apply now

Reference: 225391553

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Project Manager

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Posted on Jul 20, 2026 by CV-Library

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Birmingham, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
At dormakaba we are a globally successful company, with a family business culture employing more than 15,000 employees worldwide.

We are one of the top 3 companies in our industry and globally leading in smart and secure access solutions. As a trusted partner, we stand for innovation, top performance and a fulfilling workplace and are one of the top 3 companies in our industry and globally leading in smart and secure access solutions.

Position Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our access control division as a Projects Manager. We are looking for a responsible individual who will understand the needs of our external and internal customers to deliver new dormakaba installations for our commercial access control systems across the UK.

We need someone who is technically competent with a collaborative mindset, who can work with our customers, engineers, suppliers and internal colleagues to ensure that projects are delivered on time and to budget.

The role will involve the day-to-day management of these projects for the Access Control division, dealing with all the issues that this may entail. The role starts at supporting the quotation process, through to liaising with the client, creating agreements and scheduling works, all the way to the hand-over. This can mean working on a number of different projects all running at the same time and at different stages for customers throughout the UK. This is a home based role so you can work from anywhere in the UK as long as you are prepared to travel and cover overnight stays as required.

We need an individual who is technically competent, organized and capable, who can manage (or learn to manage) budgets and timescales and ensure that we complete the project on time and within cost.

What you will do

You will be responsible for a portfolio of projects throughout the UK, ensuring that the project is delivered on time and to budget
You will organize your own day, meeting with stakeholders, clients and contractors either online or in person, giving regular updates and ensuring that the schedule is maintained, whilst dealing with any issues or delays in a professional and pragmatic manner
You will utilize strong analytical skills to predict and foresee any problems and be able to come up with workable solutions.
The role may require UK travel and overnight stays as required.

What we require

Either

An experienced project manager who has worked within the access control industry, taking responsibility for the installation of commercial / industrial access control systems. Or

A technically competent access control specialist with experience in commercial / industrial systems who is looking to step into project management And

Great communicator (both written and verbal) with a methodical mindset and pragmatic approach
Proven ability to solve problems and negotiate.
A clear ability to plan, and execute that plan successfully, but also have the ability to adapt when things change.
Self-motivated with a clear ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadline
Ability to use MS products such as Teams, Excel, outlook, and other admin software

What we prefer

Demonstrated successful history of Project Management leadership including leading multiple simultaneous projects for a minimum of two years
Experience of MS Projects or similar software
Working knowledge of CDM2015

What we offer

Competitive salary & annual bonus
Company car OR car allowance
25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Holiday Purchase Scheme (buy up to 3 additional days across 12 months)
Enhanced, Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (You pay 3% of your salary, we pay 6%)
Life Assurance
Healthcare Support, including an Employee Support and Assistance Programme
Health & Welling App inc. Digital GP Service
Upon reaching qualifying period, enhanced maternity and paternity offer to eligible employee
Access to LinkedIn Learning
Employee Discounts scheme

Who we are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management – as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.

Work in a place where you matter – apply now
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