The Project Manager is tasked with leading and coordinating various teams, including engineering, commercial, supply chain, and site teams, to ensure successful completion of material handling projects.
The position requires a blend of technical expertise, strong project management skills, effective team leadership, and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
My client is offering a salary of £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience.
* Flexible start/finish times as well as hybrid working
* 33 days holiday including bank holidays
* Pension
* Sick pay
* Life Insurance
Key Responsibilities of the Project Manager
* Manage and coordinate efforts of engineering, commercial, supply chain, and site teams to achieve project goals.
* Foster collaboration and effective communication among all teams to ensure a unified approach to project execution.
* Develop and maintain cost-to-complete models based on as-sold budgets, overseeing financial aspects across all teams.
* Regularly review and adjust financial projections and budgets to align with project progress and changes.
* Utilise Microsoft Project for planning smaller projects and liaise with dedicated planners for larger projects.
* Ensure that all project plans, including Gantt charts, are aligned with the capabilities and resources of the engineering, commercial, supply chain, and site teams.
* Oversee all contractual obligations, ensuring that deliverables from each team align with client requirements and project timelines.
* Lead the negotiation and management of contracts related to key suppliers and subcontractors.
* Provide guidance and support to the engineering team, ensuring technical compliance and operational efficiency.
* Address technical challenges and ensure solutions meet operational needs and industry standards.
* Identify risks across all areas of the project, including engineering, commercial, and supply chain aspects, and develop comprehensive mitigation strategies.
* Maintain a Project Risk Register and a Project Issues Register to put in place effective mitigation and issue resolution strategies.
* Maintain strong lines of communication with all project stakeholders, including internal teams, clients, airport authorities, and contractors.
* Manage expectations and resolve any issues that arise in a timely and effective manner.
* Generate detailed reports covering all aspects of the project, including progress updates and financial status.
* Monitor the performance of all teams, ensuring that project milestones are met, and standards of excellence are maintained.
Experience required of the Project Manager
* Professional qualification in project management (Prince2, APM, PMI) preferred
* Proven track record in a project management/project engineer role within an engineering and manufacturing environment.
* Willingness to travel throughout the UK.
* Experience in conveyor and material handling projects would be advantageous.
* Proficient in Microsoft Project and expertise in scheduling
* Demonstrated ability to handle contractual and project deliverables
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously whilst maintaining attention to detail
This vacancy is being managed by Paul Smith. Apply now for immediate consideration
Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year