European Project Manager — Lead Delivery & Teams

United Rentals; Brigg; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

United Rentals is seeking a Project Manager for a National role to lead the project delivery function across Europe. You will coordinate with Sales, Solution Engineers, and Foreman’s to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of high-quality outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, risk management, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant bachelor’s degree, with IPMA/Prince2 preferred, and have experience in rental industries or turnaround

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Project Management, Engineering, or related field (Desirable)
• IPMA or Prince2 certification (Desirable)
• Strong business experience in a comparable project management role
• Preferably experience in rental industries or turnaround activities
• Knowledge of Power and/or Fluid products and rental solutions is a plus
• Experience with matrix organizations and Lean or Six Sigma projects is a plus
• Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety with ability to complete comprehensive Site RAMS
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution: Develop detailed project plans with clear objectives, tasks, deadlines, and resource allocation
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, implementing timely resolutions
• Monitor project progress actively and take corrective action when necessary
• Manage project budgets, advise on cost calculations, and report financial performance to management
• Ensure quality assurance through appropriate monitoring and evaluation
• Produce regular progress reports for management and stakeholders
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead and supervise project teams with professionalism and support
• Support and develop staff, fostering a collaborative working environment
• Schedule and allocate work activities to maximize efficiency and resource utilization
• Provide training and mentoring to team members
• Stakeholder Management & Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external clients throughout the project lifecycle
• Maintain regular communication with all stakeholders to align expectations
• Coordinate with temporary branch offices, Sales teams, and departmental leaders
• Ensure clear, consistent communication across all project phases
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and address structural bottlenecks in processes and systems
• Implement process and project improvements to enhance customer value
• Conduct post-project evaluations to establish best practices and lessons learned
• Focus on reducing working capital and improving productivity

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Fluent English

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Project Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

United Rentals is seeking a Project Manager for a National role to lead the project delivery function across Europe. You will coordinate with Sales, Solution Engineers, and Foreman’s to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of high-quality outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, risk management, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant bachelor’s degree, with IPMA/Prince2 preferred, and have experience in rental industries or turnaround