Project Manager - Engineering

KAP Technical are working with a client who manufacture test products & systems for propulsion, power train, vehicle, and component test systems.

Job:
We have an opportunity for a Projects Manager/Site Manager, responsible for the planning, management, coordination, and financial control of projects.  
This role would be primarily suited to someone who has experience of running multi-faceted projects with a mix of internal equipment and specialist contractors. A working knowledge of CDM would be advantageous to the role, with demonstrable skills in achieving tight project schedules. Ideally you will come from a background technical discipline and developed the required commercial skills to be an effective PM.

Reporting to:
Managing Director
Tasks:

• Initiate the project - check feasibility and work out budgets, teams, and resources.
• Carry out planning - this will include setting goals and objectives, defining roles and producing schedules and timelines for tasks - in accordance with the needs of the client.
• Select, lead, and motivate the project team from both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the project - which includes coordinating the project team to keep them on track and keeping the project on budget.
• Carry out monitoring and control activities to track the progress of the project.
• Identify and manage risks to ensure delivery is on time.
• close the project - including evaluating successes and challenges to enhance learning for the next project.

Personal Characteristics & Skills:

• Excellent planning and organisational skills (self & others).
• Technically minded with a solution-driven work ethic.
• Resilience & excellent communication skills both verbal & written at all levels.
• Ability to problem solve and make commercial decisions.
• Read & interpret engineering drawings.
• Deliver to tight deadlines consistently.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Passionate about engineering.
• Ideally HNC / Degree level although experience is essential.

 
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay