Controls Engineer (Progression to Project Manager)

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Job information

  • Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Salary: £60000 - £65000 per annum + Vehicle + Bonus + Benefits
  • Published: 30 October 2026

Controls Engineer (Progression to Project Manager)

£60,000 – £65,000 + Vehicle + Bonus + Benefits

Birmingham

Are you a Controls Engineer or similar, keen to move into the world of Building Automation, taking the next step in your career, joining a highly reputable business offering ongoing training and develop to transition you into a Project Manager?

In this role, you will be trained to become a Project Manager, running multiple projects at once. You will be responsible for planning budgets, materials, workforces and timelines alike, alongside monitoring the costs, deadlines and progress of each project, to ensure work is completed on time, within budget and to the highest of standards.

Founded over 30 years ago, this highly ambitious, rapidly expanding company have big plans for the future ahead and are keen to uphold their status as industry-leaders.

This role would suit a Controls Engineer or similar looking to make the move into the Building Automation industry, with experience designing PLCs from scratch.

The Role:

  • Manage projects from conception through completion
  • Plan budgets, materials, workforces and timelines alike
  • Monitor costs, deadlines and progress of each project
  • Monday – Friday, 08:00am – 17:00pm

The Person:

  • Controls Engineer or similar
  • Keen interest within Building Automation
  • Looking to take a step up into a Project Manager position

Reference: BBBH28041

Project, Manager, Planning, Operations, Budgets, Materials, Scope, BMS, Controls, Engineering, Building Services, PLC, PCB, Design, Birmingham, England

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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