ABEC is a leading specialist in controls automation, delivering intelligent solutions that help organisations optimise their buildings, reduce energy consumption, and enhance sustainability performance. With a strong reputation for technical expertise and customer service, we partner with clients across multiple sectors, including commercial real estate, healthcare, education, data centres, retail, and industrial facilities.
Our core product and service lines include:
New Build BMS, PME and other controls automation systems
BMS, PMS, PME and controls automation systems maintenance, remote services, and monitoring
Special Projects in existing buildings (for Facilities Managers and End Users)
Energy Contracts and Energy Efficiency Projects
Smart Buildings Solutions (Analytics & IoT)
We are a fast-growing company with operations across the UK, wider Europe, and the Gulf Region, supporting clients in delivering on their operational, financial, and environmental goals. ABEC’s head offices are located in Tewkesbury and Wokingham, supported by a highly skilled workforce that is predominantly field-based or working remotely. This agile structure enables us to provide nationwide coverage and international reach while maintaining the flexibility and responsiveness our clients value.
Purpose of the Role
Junior Project Manager will be responsible for managing control automation projects of varying sizes. ABEC operates most of its projects on a fixed price basis and generally completes works for Mechanical and Engineering companies, as well as end clients and consultancy businesses.
Core duties and responsibilities:
The level of responsibility, autonomy, and accountability in delivering these duties will vary depending on the Manager’s grade (Experienced to Senior):
Trainee / Junior (Grade 1-2):
- Support PM with day-to-day project activities.
- Assist with project documentation including programmes, progress reports, RFIs, meeting minutes, and trackers.
- Attend site with senior colleagues to gain exposure to project delivery, client interaction, and Health & Safety practices.
- Support basic procurement activities including purchase requisitions under supervision.
- Learn and correctly use ABEC project management systems, templates, and processes.
- Support Health & Safety activities including RAMS preparation, toolbox talks, permits, and site documentation.
- Communicate clearly with internal teams, engineers, and subcontractors, escalating issues promptly.
- Manage small, low-risk tasks or work packages, progressing to small projects as capability develops.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties, as requested by senior staff within ABEC.
Project Manager (Grade 3-5):
- Take full accountability for the commercial performance, planning, execution, control, and successful close-out of ABEC projects in line with company standards, policies, and objectives.
- Manage projects from sales handover through delivery, defining scope early, protecting and improving gross margin, and ensuring smooth execution.
- Maintain strong technical oversight of BMS, EPMS, PLC and associated systems to ensure delivery to specification and industry standards.
- Proactively identify, manage, and realise project risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, local regulations, industry standards, and client-specific requirements.
- Monitor, review, and report on project progress, cost, risk, delays, and resourcing to clients, Contracts Manager, and internal stakeholders.
- Lead procurement activities including subcontractors, suppliers, purchase requisitions, and invoice approvals.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams, ensuring effective coordination and system integration.
- Ensure consistent use of ABEC project management systems, documentation, milestones, commissioning, handovers, and contractual close-out.
- Support continuous improvement by contributing to the development of ABEC project management processes, tools, and best practices.
- Mentor, support, and (where applicable) line manage project staff, to include performance management, regular 121s and personal development discussions.
Results required for this position:
- Financial performance per project.
- Adherence to agreed KPIs and SLAs.
- Individual goals and objectives set by the Company and reviewed annually.
Standards required for this position:
Knowledge, skills and experience needed for this position:
- Ability to programme and organise to the demands of projects.
- Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.
- Strong PC skills. Confident user of Microsoft Project, Excel and Word
- Basic knowledge and experience of utilising project management software, processes and methodology.
- Basic knowledge or interest in building services / engineering.
- Basic commercial and contractual awareness.
- Ability to manage subcontractors and H&S responsibilities.
Core duties and responsibilities:
The level of responsibility, autonomy, and accountability in delivering these duties will vary depending on the Manager’s grade (Experienced to Senior):
Trainee / Junior (Grade 1-2):
1. Support PM with day-to-day project activities.
2. Assist with project documentation including programmes, progress reports, RFIs, meeting minutes, and trackers.
3. Attend site with senior colleagues to gain exposure to project delivery, client interaction, and Health & Safety practices.
4. Support basic procurement activities including purchase requisitions under supervision.
5. Learn and correctly use ABEC project management systems, templates, and processes.
6. Support Health & Safety activities including RAMS preparation, toolbox talks, permits, and site documentation.
7. Communicate clearly with internal teams, engineers, and subcontractors, escalating issues promptly.
8. Manage small, low-risk tasks or work packages, progressing to small projects as capability develops.
9. To undertake any other reasonable duties, as requested by senior staff within ABEC.
Project Manager (Grade 3-5):
- Take full accountability for the commercial performance, planning, execution, control, and successful close-out of ABEC projects in line with company standards, policies, and objectives.
- Manage projects from sales handover through delivery, defining scope early, protecting and improving gross margin, and ensuring smooth execution.
- Maintain strong technical oversight of BMS, EPMS, PLC and associated systems to ensure delivery to specification and industry standards.
- Proactively identify, manage, and realise project risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, local regulations, industry standards, and client-specific requirements.
- Monitor, review, and report on project progress, cost, risk, delays, and resourcing to clients, Contracts Manager, and internal stakeholders.
- Lead procurement activities including subcontractors, suppliers, purchase requisitions, and invoice approvals.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams, ensuring effective coordination and system integration.
- Ensure consistent use of ABEC project management systems, documentation, milestones, commissioning, handovers, and contractual close-out.
- Support continuous improvement by contributing to the development of ABEC project management processes, tools, and best practices.
- Mentor, support, and (where applicable) line manage project staff, to include performance management, regular 121s and personal development discussions.
Results required for this position:
- Financial performance per project.
- Adherence to agreed KPIs and SLAs.
- Individual goals and objectives set by the Company and reviewed annually.
Standards required for this position:
- I will always demonstrate the ABEC Core Values.
- I will continually strive to achieve my objectives.
- I will always be a strong advocate for ABEC.
- I will adhere to the highest standards of ethical and professional behaviour.
- I will take ownership and accountability for my role.
- I will role model and adhere to the policies and procedures I create for the business.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed for this position:
Essential for Trainee / Junior (Grade 1-2):
- Ability to programme and organise to the demands of projects.
- Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.
- Strong PC skills. Confident user of Microsoft Project, Excel and Word
- Basic knowledge and experience of utilising project management software, processes and methodology.
- Basic knowledge or interest in building services / engineering.
- Basic commercial and contractual awareness.
- Ability to manage subcontractors and H&S responsibilities.
Essential for Project Manager (Grade 3-5):
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and client facing skills.
- Excellent PC skills. Fluent in the use of Microsoft Project, Excel and Word
- Knowledge and experience of utilising project management software, processes and methodology.
- Demonstrable experience overseeing engineering and/or commissioning of Building Management Systems.
- Experience of managing projects for end user and/or FM clients
- Experience of managing a project team delivering a portfolio of multiple projects
- Extensive experience of managing health and safety in a construction environment.
- Extensive knowledge and skills in managing people.
- Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
- Experience in managing subcontractors and H&S responsibilities.
Other/special requirements for this position:
Essential (all grades):
- Educated to A Level (or equivalent).
- Holding or willingness to work towards relevant Health & Safety accreditations (e.g. CITB / SMSTS / IOSH) appropriate to grade.
- ECS CSCS accreditation (or ability to achieve within probation period).
- Holds, or is actively working towards, a recognised project management qualification (e.g. APM, Prince2).
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
Additional Essential (Grades 3–5):
- Recognised project management qualification (APM, Prince2 or equivalent).
Desirable (all grades – typically expected at Grades 3–6):
- Educated to degree level.
- First Aid trained.
- Electrical qualification (e.g. City & Guilds, National Certificate or Degree in Electrical Engineering).
- Subject Matter Expert in project management software, processes and methodology.
- Product Training in Honeywell, Tridium and Schneider (BMS, EPMS, PLC).
