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Project Manager

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Project Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of multiple manufacturing projects, including containers, enclosures, and plant-room ventilation systems serving the power generation industry. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, bespoke projects ranging in value from £10K to £5M and beyond. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest technical and quality standards.

If you are a proactive, customer-focused professional with a strong background in project management, we encourage you to apply.

For more information, contact Amir Gharaati of Penguin Recruitment.

Responsibilities

As a Project Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

Project Lifecycle Ownership

Taking full ownership of projects from customer order through design, approvals, manufacture, delivery, installation, fit-out, testing, commissioning, and final acceptance.
Acting as the primary point of contact for customers, managing expectations, resolving issues, and maintaining strong relationships.
Developing and maintaining detailed project programmes, identifying key milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
Conducting site surveys to capture dimensions, interfaces, and technical information, ensuring issued drawings align with site conditions.
Preparing detailed site-specific risk assessments and method statements to ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
Managing internal teams and attending site as required to monitor progress, resolve issues, and secure final customer sign-off.

Specialist Sub-Contractor Management

Managing specialist subcontractors responsible for M&E fit-out, testing, and site installation.
Coordinating inspection and test plans, factory and site acceptance activities, and commissioning records.
Ensuring all handover documentation and outstanding actions are completed before final acceptance.

Commercial Responsibilities

Taking ownership of the financial performance of projects, maintaining and improving gross profit without compromising quality or safety.
Managing budgets, cost forecasting, change control, cashflow, and payment applications.
Monitoring progress and controlling costs through collaboration with production and procurement teams.
Identifying non-conformances and leading lessons-learned discussions to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Demonstrable experience delivering engineered-to-order manufacturing projects from design through installation and commissioning, ideally within the power generation sector.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a high-pressure, customer-facing environment.
Strong understanding of contract administration, variations, and change management.
Commercial awareness and financial acumen.
Proficiency in project planning software such as Microsoft Project.
Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Day-to-Day

Your typical day will involve:

Coordinating with customers, internal teams, and subcontractors to ensure smooth project progression.
Monitoring project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Conducting site visits to assess conditions and resolve any discrepancies.
Preparing and reviewing project documentation, including risk assessments, method statements, and progress reports.
Leading meetings with stakeholders to discuss project updates and address challenges.
Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations and maintaining high standards of quality.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on diverse, bespoke projects within the power generation industry.
A collaborative and supportive work environment.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
The chance to make a tangible impact on high-value, complex projects.For more information about this exciting opportunity, contact Amir Gharaati of Penguin Recruitment

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