Lab Testing & Certification Project Manager

TÜV SÜD; Fareham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday and pension

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

TÜV SÜD Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Manager on a 12-month contract based in Fareham. You will coordinate client expectations and manage test and certification projects within budget and schedule, focusing on transport-related environmental, EMC, and battery testing services.

You will provide clear, timely reports and collaborate with test facilities to deliver accurate final reports for qualification programs, ensuring seamless client communication and high standards of

Qualifications

• Laboratory based product testing knowledge of the industry or industry experience of product qualification using laboratory-based product testing.
• Exceptional organisation skills and the ability to multitask and prioritise workload based on client and business requirements.
• Consistent ability to deliver, plan for contingencies, and look for opportunities to improve.
• A good understanding of customers' needs and perspectives and strives to improve customer experience.
• A good understanding of practical financial issues and commercial fundamentals.
• A track record of exercising a good balance between technical judgement and commercial awareness.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office packages and bespoke business tools.
• A good team player with a positive "can-do" attitude who actively and positively engages with colleagues with a proactive approach to change and self-development.
• An excellent communicator - written, face-to-face and by telephone.
• Self-driven and results orientated.

Responsibilities

• Acting as principal intermediary between the client and the testing facilities from the beginning to the end of projects.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget, ensuring that profit margins are preserved and any issues affecting profitability are resolved.
• Managing client’s expectations, commercially during their projects, provide a detailed project plan to track progress.
• Working with the test supervisors to ensure the timely delivery of test samples and supporting documentation, smooth workflow and problem solving.
• Management of projects ensuring on time and accurate delivery of contractual deliverables to ensure prompt and accurate invoicing at the earliest opportunities during each month.
• Ensuring accurate project forecasts are kept current and up to date by using the business project management tool.
• Ensuring full and compliant use of business tools.
• Coordinate internal resources, subcontract testing, third parties/vendors and specialist equipment hire to ensure projects are scheduled effectively.
• Visiting clients as and when required.
• Conducting all administrative tasks associated with the project delivery process.

Skills

Laboratory testing knowledge

Organisation skills

Multitasking

Customer focus

Financial understanding

Commercial awareness

Microsoft Office

Team player

Communication skills

Self-driven

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bespoke business tools

Job description

TÜV SÜD Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Manager on a 12-month contract based in Fareham. You will coordinate client expectations and manage test and certification projects within budget and schedule, focusing on transport-related environmental, EMC, and battery testing services.

You will provide clear, timely reports and collaborate with test facilities to deliver accurate final reports for qualification programs, ensuring seamless client communication and high standards of