Project Manager
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Job DescriptionCatfoss
Recruitment Ltd are currently in partnership with a globally respected
R&D company that is looking to recruit a Project Manager to their
expanding team on a permanent basis.
Our client is recruiting
for an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of
business improvement and infrastructure development projects within
the Engineering Team in close cooperation with project technical
managers.
Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the successful
candidate must have a track record of delivering multiple technical
projects simultaneously and within demanding constraints in a
project-based technical environment.
Project Manager
(Plant facility / Infrastructure upgrades) - What you will
get the chance to do:
* Take full ownership of project management
assignments from requirements capture and business case to closure.
* Lead multi-disciplinary project teams to successful project
outcomes, ensuring business objectives and deadlines are met and
within budget.
* Act as first point of contact with the internal
customer and be accountable for ensuring all project related
deliverables meet required standards on time and within budget.
*
Lead and support the preparation of project justifications and
business cases, with input of the technical managers including:
estimating; risk management; planning and presentation of business
proposals to project sponsor and company management.
* Lead
project change management process to effectively manage changes to
requirements, timescales and associated costs whilst avoiding scope
creep.
* Manage resources assigned to the project effectively to
ensure successful delivery.
* Support effective cash flow
management with the input of the procurement and finance teams,
ensuring subcontract payment terms are favourable where possible.
* Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders
and senior management - highlighting issues offering effective
solutions to overcome them.
* Work in a safe and professional
manner and in full compliance with UK law, Health, Safety and
Environmental procedures, Quality standards and procedures, Security
policies and procedures and (where applicable) those of company
business partners.
* Support negotiations with suppliers (working
with procurement team and technical experts).
Project Manager -
What we would like to see:
* University honours degree
or equivalent and experience in a STEM/technically related discipline
(Electrical or Mechanical Engineering).
* Project
management qualification or ability to demonstrate experience of
project management methodologies and tools.
* Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proven experience of
project leadership, including clear communications with all
stakeholders.
* Understanding of the regulatory framework
applying to the delivery of infrastructure projects would be an
advantage.
* Ability to capture and manage project requirements,
prepare a work breakdown structure, project plan, and resource
estimate.
* Proven experience preparing project justification and
supporting documentation including pricing estimate(s) and risk and
opportunity register(s).
* Confident, self-motivated, as well as
imaginative and creative with good problem-solving skills.
* Used
to working under pressure and competent in making critical decisions
promptly.
* Readily adaptable to rapidly changing
circumstances.
* Well-organised with a collaborative approach to
problem solving and ability to influence.
* Flexible - occasional
international travel and out of hours working may be
required.
Project Manager previous suitable job titles: Project
Manager, Engineering Project Manager, Technical Project Manager,
Project Engineer
The successful candidate must satisfy
security clearance requirements - including the last 5 years continual
UK residency.
This is an exciting opportunity for the
right person to be part of a successful and professional team
operating in a world-class facility.
Competitive salary and
benefits to include, Private Healthcare, Life Assurance, Pension and
more.
Please apply ASAP
Project Manager
Catfoss Recruitment Ltd
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