Associate Project Manager

ABB LTD; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a Project Coordinator for their UPS service team in Birmingham. You will manage project tasks, ensure timely delivery of parts, and support engineers. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience and relevant qualifications in Electrical or Electronic Engineering. This role offers competitive benefits, including a generous salary and flexible benefits scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in project and/or service coordination in the UPS industry.
• Demonstrable experience in engineer coordination.
• Practical experience with 18th Edition installation or field services for UPS.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily activities for the field service engineering team.
• Coordinate with logistics for parts delivery.
• Issue risk & method statements to engineers and customers.

Skills

Project and service coordination

Engineer coordination

Strong communication skills

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Overview

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This Position reports to: Service Operations Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of small installation, commissioning, and start-up projects for new ABB UPS systems within the UK. Managing the project related tasks and milestones, whilst coordinating with all relevant stakeholders from order acceptance to final handover. You will also maintain and enhance customer satisfaction by ensuring that customer requirements and all targets are met, providing excellent service at every stage of the project. Homebased role reporting into our Coleshill site with regular travel to other ABB sites and occasional nationwide travel to customer sites as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Working alongside the existing Service Project Manager, planning day to day activities for the field service engineering team.
• Working alongside the order management team and the logistic companies to ensure safe and on time delivery of parts.
• Responsible for risk & method statements (RAMS) which are to be issued to engineers and customers.
• Ensure submitted engineer work reports are checked, stored and submitted to the customer in a timely manner in accordance with our policies and contract KPIs.
• Working with suppliers and subcontractors and other ABB functions to coordinate projects.
• Carrying out sustainability observational tours (SOTs) regularly. Ensuring engineers are working efficiently and in line with ABB policies and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE).
• Analyzing and addressing project risks, and regularly disseminating lessons learned.
• Building strong relationships with the field service team and customers.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in project and/or service coordination, working in UPS industry.
• Demonstrate experience in engineer coordination and UPS service management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word and Project based platforms would be an advantage.
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach and strong English written and spoken communication skills.
• A HNC, HND or degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering. Practical experience with 18th Edition installation or field services for UPS and Prince 2 project management certification would be an advantage.

About ABB

More about us ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division's technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division's portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world's largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division's ABB Ability Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions. Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. #RunWhatRunstheWorld. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Company car
• Private medical cover
• Generous bonus scheme