Project Assistant jobs in United Kingdom

Join our dynamic team at Unilin Insulation UK as a Project Manager, where you’ll lead site projects from detailed design through to successful completion. This role is pivotal in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption to site operations across our UK locations. You will report directly to the Group Engineering Project Manager UK & IRL, working collaboratively to drive best practices and deliver impactful results. #insulationuk

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree qualification.
• 6+ years’ Project Management Engineering work experience within manufacturing industry or similar.
• Decisive & ability to make decisions quickly and effectively to meet deadlines.
• Highly motivated with proven ability to work on own initiative & as part of team.
• Team player who will work with others and individually to achieve company goals.
• Methodical with excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to quickly identifying practical solutions.
• Ability to multi-task across multiple projects across multiple sites.
• Experienced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Package & CAD.
• Ability to complete administrative task in line with job requirements.

• Work within the ethos and standards of the company.
• Responsible for ensuring a safe, clean working environment and permit system is adhered to.
• Site Project Management of Capex Projects and Operational projects.
• Contractor Management ensuring Health & Safety procedures are in line with Zero Harm company policies.
• Sourcing cost-effective solutions & working with OEM’s/Suppliers for best return on investment.
• Lead projects from detailed design to successful CAR approval stage.
• Flexible working hours and days to meet Project deadlines & schedules.
• Completion of snag lists, site handover protocols and updating documentations via site folders.
• Effective planning, co-ordination, and communication with site departments across all sites.
• Liaise with relevant departments to assist in the smooth running of the organisation during project stages.
• Work with Engineering Project Mgr UK & IRL to drive change & adhere to industry best practices.
• Communicating effectively with Project Managers, Site Management Teams, and Senior Management.
• Sites in UK are currently Chesterfield & Ross-On-Wye, travel between sites required based on projects.
• Travel to OEM & Unilin sites in Europe for project design & info sharing as and when required.
• Undertake any other tasks appropriate to the position, as requested by management.

Unilin is a fast-growing, profitable and bustling group that is active internationally. Innovation is our driving force. Investing in people, technology and sustainable entrepreneurship is characteristic of our culture.

Unilin thrives thanks to a team of colleagues that pride themselves on professionalism and entrepreneurship. In exchange for your expertise, creativity and dynamism, Unilin offers an attractive salary supplemented with fringe benefits, career opportunities, challenges abroad and a wide range of training options.

Unilin is a worldwide leader in interior design and construction materials. Our floors, (decorative) panels, insulation solutions and technologies can be found in the homes and workplaces of millions of people and public spaces around the world.

Our team of 8600 passionate employees across 105 locations in multiple countries aims to improve people's quality of life by launching new innovations and constantly pushing boundaries. Our commitment to excellence and extensive know-how enable us to make beautiful, sustainable products of the highest quality. We are also proud to be a part of Mohawk Industries, the global market leader in flooring with a $11.6 billion turnover and 41,000 employees.