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PROJECT MANAGER

Job Description

Role Overview

The Project Manager will have experience of managing multiple complex steel structures / structural steelwork projects to completion. You will lead projects through every stage of the project life cycle, from planning to delivery. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and have the ability to maintain focus under pressure, you may be exactly what the business is looking for.

As a Project Manager, you’ll be a key member of the team, responsible for establishing and maintaining a strong rapport with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and time management skills, along with strong attention to detail.

This is a role that will be 90% office based. A pool vehicle will be supplied for any customer meetings or surveys.

Salary and Hours

  • Salary £40,000 - £50,000 dependant on experience
  • 8:00am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday

Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Burton upon Trent, Tamworth, Lichfield

Candidate Requirements

  • The Project Manager will have proven experience within steel structures / structural steelwork
  • A project management degree or similar would be ideal, but is not essential
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrable expertise in project management through all phases of a project life cycle
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and programs including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
  • Expertise with project management software (e.g. Microsoft Project, Primavera)
  • Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • Highly organized with excellent attention to detail, with strong management, leadership, and interpersonal skills

Key Responsibilities

  • The Project Manager will be involved in project planning sessions to set project goals and objectives, determine timelines, define tasks, and outline resources necessary to successfully complete the project
  • Select and manage a team from among internal and external sub-contractors 
  • Monitor the progress of projects, including addressing issues that may arise and ensuring project deliverables are completed on time
  • Use an appropriate tracking tool to coordinate different elements of the project
  • Follow standard processes as defined by the Association for Project Management (APM) or Project 
  • Management Institute (PMI)
  • Organize regular status and review meetings as necessary, including generating and distributing meeting minutes
  • Gather resources, identify potential constraints based on activities and timeframes, and define solutions to manage any constraints
  • Design a risk management plan to minimize foreseeable disruptions to the project

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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  • 25 Days Holiday 
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The Procurement Manager will develop robust procurement processes, ensure the business complies with the processes, manage supply chain, including negotiating deals / agreement.

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  • Discounts

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Procedures:

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Sub-Contract / Supplier Agreements:

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Hours: 38 per week, Monday to Thursday, 7:15 – 4pm, 12:15pm finish on Friday’s 

Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Loughborough, Burton upon Trent, 

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  • 4+ years of proven experience
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Candidate Requirements:

  • Minimum HND Qualified with 4+ years of significant experience.
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  • Knowledge of Precision CNC manufacturing processes – essential. 
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
  • Strong project planning and management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Commitment to championing health & safety standards and practices.

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