Assistant Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead a dynamic team in Edinburgh. This role involves overseeing small works projects, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and providing technical support to engineers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical disciplines, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to customer service excellence. Join a forward-thinking company that values personal development and promotes a culture of continuous improvement. If you're passionate about making a difference in the engineering field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Technically qualified in electrical disciplines with relevant certifications.
• Experience in Industrial and Commercial sectors, particularly HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large team of engineers for maintenance and installation projects.
• Provide technical support and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Technical Support

Health and Safety Compliance

Customer Service Excellence

Project Management

Team Leadership

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Disciplines

Relevant Health & Safety Qualification

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English

Job description

Job Description

We are recruiting for a Project Manager for a leading FM company. The role is site-based in Edinburgh to work on small works projects. As a Project Manager, you will be managing a large team of multi-skilled engineers, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on gas systems, small installation projects, servicing, and repairs.

Role objectives:

1. Provide technical support and guidance on the telephone to engineers in the field.
2. Interact between the administration team, management team, and regional engineering team to disseminate information.
3. Monitor engineers and promote best practices in health and safety, engineering, and customer care.
4. Achieve health & safety performance targets.
5. Meet work standards targets.
6. PACE - Profit after controllable expenses.
7. Conformity with core processes and workflows.
8. Be the Subject Matter Expert for your regional team's key technical competencies.
9. Ensure a professional image of the client is maintained and promote excellence in customer service.
10. Liaise with client staff to determine requirements and promote continuous improvement works and project-related activities.
11. Maintain professional and technical skills through personal development and lifelong learning.

Qualifications:

• Technically qualified to at least City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in relevant electrical disciplines or equivalent experience.
• Relevant H&S qualification.
• GCSE (or 'O' Level equivalent) passes in Maths and English or recognized equivalents.
• Ability to interface effectively with people at all levels.
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of working within the Industrial and Commercial sectors.
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of HVAC systems.
• Ability to read and understand schematic and wiring diagrams.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Randstad values and promotes equality. We encourage applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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