Graduate Projects Manager

Kaefer Limited; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

KAEFER UK & Ireland is committed to reliability and continuous improvement. This role involves working closely with the General Manager, Quality Manager, Production Manager, Quality Engineers and Document Controllers to monitor performance and drive cross‑functional collaboration.

You will prepare progress reports for customers, lead special projects, shadow tasks to understand all departments, attend client meetings and support action closeouts.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with General Manager, Quality Manager, Production Manager, Quality Engineer(s) and Document Controller(s).
• Monitor performance across all departments and report internally on a weekly basis
• Prepare project progress reports for sharing externally with the customer
• Undertake the management of special projects with input and support from team members
• Gain insights into all tasks being performed across all departments through shadowing experienced team members and performing tasks that supplement the performance of the department
• Attend client meetings and support the close out of actions from those meeting
• Lead on continuous improvement activities to further the performance of the organisation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to efficiently organise, prioritise, and coordinate tasks through to completion
• Strong competence in writing and formatting reports and lists
• Ability to organise data/documents to maintain traceability with good accuracy and attention to detail and experience of organising, formatting and analysing numerical datasets
• Confident in working under limited supervision and in pressurised environments

Job description

• Work closely with General Manager, Quality Manager, Production Manager, Quality Engineer(s) and Document Controller(s).
• Monitor performance across all departments and report internally on a weekly basis
• Prepare project progress reports for sharing externally with the customer
• Undertake the management of special projects with input and support from team members
• Gain insights into all tasks being performed across all departments through shadowing experienced team members and performing tasks that supplement the performance of the department
• Attend client meetings and support the close out of actions from those meeting
• Lead on continuous improvement activities to further the performance of the organisation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to efficiently organise, prioritise, and coordinate tasks through to completion
• Strong competence in writing and formatting reports and lists
• Ability to organise data/documents to maintain traceability with good accuracy and attention to detail and experience of organising, formatting and analysing numerical datasets
• Confident in working under limited supervision and in pressurised environments

Why KAEFER UK & Ireland?

At KAEFER, our success is built on our values and culture, which create a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can thrive. We prioritise growth and development, with abundant opportunities for advancement and a commitment to promoting from within. Our wide range of job openings, including entry-level positions, allows for the first steps on the ladder to success. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support our employees throughout their careers.

Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services. KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, EC&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles. We have twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers. KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER Group, a global €2.3 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 job-sites internationally, with around 33,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients. We take pride in being part of a global company, with common values and many diverse and individual voices. You can 'count on us' to make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work.

Our values

• Reliability
• Ambition
• Team Spirit
• Respect