Project Manager

Lflegalsolutions; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering firm near Waterlooville is seeking a Project Manager responsible for delivering assigned projects effectively. The Project Manager will work with internal and external teams to ensure successful project execution, focusing on planning, commercial management, and monitoring progress. Candidates should have proven experience in project management within the engineering and construction industry, along with strong communication and leadership abilities. Proficiency in planning tools and Microsoft Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within engineering and construction.
• Strong knowledge of project management competencies.
• Proficiency in scheduling and budgeting tools.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning with client communication.
• Oversee design governance and product sign-offs.
• Manage procurement and project cash flow.
• Monitor project progress and address issues.
• Ensure timely project delivery with quality standards.

Skills

Project Management

Budgeting and Cost Control

Risk and Issue Management

Excellent communication

Leadership

Organisational skills

Proficiency in MS Project

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Our clients have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join their growing team close to Waterlooville. The Project Manager will be accountable for delivery of assigned projects, working closely with the Project Coordinator, Pre Construction team, and Installation team to deliver projects profitably, on time and with high levels of customer satisfaction. This role is responsible to ensure that the commercials are managed successfully throughout the project lifecycle. The Project Manager will ensure all internal & external stakeholders to the project are coordinated and engaged successfully.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning work with the Project Coordinator to take on new orders from sales, oversee handover process, complete project plan & ensure excellent communication with the client.
• Ensure plan is kept updated & communicated as the project progresses.
• Design Governance work with Preconstruction to ensure products signed off for manufacture correctly and on time. This stage can include site surveys usually completed by the IM, as well as design meetings in person or online.
• Commercial Management oversee procurement of materials and labour to improve/maintain GP. Oversee project cash flow schedule and invoicing/applications, deal with commercial escalations and ensure extras and variations are charged appropriately.
• Project Monitoring Follow process to monitor progress throughout the project and take action to address any issues. Ensure the revenue forecast is up to date, complete regular health checks and review meetings. Ensure continuous improvement through the LFE (learning from experience) feedback loop.
• Project Delivery Work with the team to ensure the project delivery stage is completed on programme, to the required quality and with the highest standards of HSQE compliance.

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience in project management, within the engineering and construction industry.

Strong knowledge of project management competencies including Schedule Management, Budgeting and Cost Control, Risk and Issue Management, Resource Management
Control & Contract Management
Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
Proficiency in software including planning tools (e.g., MS Project) and Microsoft Office.

Working hours: 7:30am 4:30pm but some longer hours may be required depending on travel requirements