French Speaking International Project Manager

French Selection UK; Crawley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

French Selection is seeking a French-speaking International Project Manager for the Crawley area. You will manage international projects from enquiry to delivery, coordinating clients, suppliers and internal teams to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

The role requires fluent French and English, strong contract management experience, and a solid background in international trade. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities in cross-border finance coordination.

Qualifications

• Fluent French and English with excellent communication skills.
• Solid experience in project or contract management.
• Background in international trade, commodities, procurement or a similar commercial environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of international trading processes.
• Good financial understanding, including ability to interpret P&L statements and balance sheets.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, international shipping, payment terms and logistics.
• Experience dealing with international customers, suppliers and multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of export finance, UK Export Finance (UKEF) and ECAs would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage international projects and contracts from enquiry through to delivery and completion.
• Coordinate customers, suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring contractual obligations and deadlines are met.
• Liaise with international clients, banks and ECAs, supporting export finance applications.
• Oversee procurement, supplier engagement, quotations and order placement.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, cash flow and payment milestones.
• Coordinate manufacturing, inspections, shipping, logistics and delivery.
• Review commercial contracts and technical specifications.
• Identify project risks, manage delays and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare project updates and maintain strong relationships with international stakeholders.
• Support and coordinate project management consultants, with potential for wider team management responsibilities.

Skills

French fluency

English fluency

Project management

International trade

Budget monitoring

Stakeholder management

Job description

French Speaking International Project Manager

Ref: 754PM

Company Profile

An established international trading company specialising in the supply of equipment and materials to customers worldwide, working with international clients, suppliers and financial institutions.

Responsibilities

French Speaking International Project Manager
Location: Crawley
Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 per annum
Ref: 754PM

Main duties:
Managing international projects from initial enquiry through to completion, coordinating customers, suppliers and internal teams, overseeing commercial activities, monitoring budgets and deadlines, and ensuring successful project delivery.

The role:

• Manage international projects and contracts from enquiry through to delivery and completion.
• Coordinate customers, suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring contractual obligations and deadlines are met.
• Liaise with international clients, banks and Export Credit Agencies (ECAs), supporting export finance applications.
• Oversee procurement, supplier engagement, quotations and order placement.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, cash flow and payment milestones.
• Coordinate manufacturing, inspections, shipping, logistics and delivery.
• Review commercial contracts and technical specifications.
• Identify project risks, manage delays and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare project updates and maintain strong relationships with international stakeholders.
• Support and coordinate project management consultants, with potential for wider team management responsibilities.

Candidate's Profile

• Fluent French and English, with excellent communication skills.
• Solid experience in project or contract management.
• Background in international trade, commodities, procurement, capital equipment or a similar commercial environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of international trading processes.
• Good financial understanding, including the ability to interpret P&L statements and balance sheets.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, international shipping, payment terms and logistics.
• Experience dealing with international customers, suppliers and multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of export finance, UK Export Finance (UKEF) and European Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) would be advantageous.
• Highly organised, proactive and commercially minded, with strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
• Previous team management experience would be beneficial.