Project Manager

Olsenactuation; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Preston is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee project execution, involving coordination with internal resources and vendors. Responsibilities include ensuring timely delivery, managing budgets, and developing detailed project plans. Candidates should have prior project management experience, a solid technical background in mechanical or electrical products, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a pension scheme and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Company pension scheme

38-hour week with flexibility

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Christmas shutdown

Annual pay review

Discretionary bonuses

Team building events

Training and mentoring

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Exposure to cutting-edge projects

Qualifications

• Previous working experience in project management role.
• Solid technical background with mechanical or electrical products.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and vendors for project execution.
• Ensure projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget.
• Develop and track detailed project plans.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical or electrical product knowledge

Client-facing communication

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft systems

Job description

Co-ordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects

Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget

Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility

Develop detailed project plans to track progress and use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedules and costs

Develop necessary tools and techniques to measure project performance and provide metrics on current state of all projects

Manage the relationship with customers and all stakeholders, and report and escalate to management as needed

Perform risk management to minimise project risks

Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors

Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation

Ensure effective and regular communication with staff, contractors, customers, and suppliers to facilitate the smooth operation of business activities.

Represent the company with stakeholders, suppliers, and customers, and build constructive relationships to help further the work and reputation of the business

In addition, undertake any other duty or responsibility that may reasonably be allocated by the Technical Manager or Managing Director.

It is a requirement that all staff work in a flexible manner compatible with their jobs and in line with the objectives that the business must fulfil.

EXPERIENCE

• Previous working experience in a similar project management role
• Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience of mechanical or electrical products
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team but with the confidence to generate solutions and processes when working alone
• Great communication skills, both written and verbal
• Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Confidence to work closely with external customers and suppliers
• Strong working knowledge and use of Microsoft systems

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Company pension scheme
• 38-hour week with flexibility
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Christmas shutdown
• Annual pay review
• Discretionary Christmas and Financial Year-end bonuses
• Great office with supplied fruit, biscuits, coffee, tea, soft drinks.
• Regular team building events
• Training and mentoring from an experienced team
• Career development opportunities within a growing business
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Exposure to cutting-edge projects and technologies