Project Manager

GK Brand, Inc. Brand Real; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is looking for an experienced Project Manager to oversee large-scale projects across the south of the UK. This role involves managing project delivery from start to finish, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining strong customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent experience, a strong engineering background, and proven project management skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual bonus, company car, and more.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus

Company car

Private Healthcare Insurance

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Degree/HND qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong background in engineering (mechanical or electrical).
• Proven project management experience.
• Willingness to travel regionally and occasionally nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritise, and manage end-to-end project delivery.
• Serve as single point of contact for customers.
• Lead complex engineering and delivery projects.
• Manage relationships with external contractors.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Financial Acumen

Engineering Knowledge

Education

Degree/HND qualification or equivalent

Tools

ERP/SAP

Job description

Due to a recent team change, were seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to join our team, focusing on major projects across the south of the UK. Ideally based in or around southwest England, youll play a key role in delivering high-value engineering projects from start to finish.

About The Role

Reporting to the UK Engineering Manager, with a strong responsibility and dotted line to the District Director, youll oversee the full scope of large-scale projects. This includes defining service requirements, managing customer relationships, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Youll also handle material, equipment, and resource planning to drive projects forward efficiently, all while meeting financial performance targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritise, and manage end-to-end project delivery using Konecranes processes and tools.
• Assign and prioritise tasks within your team to optimise resources and meet deadlines.
• Serve as the single point of contact for customers, maintaining strong working relationships.
• Report monthly on project status, covering technical and financial aspects.
• Evaluate and authorise scope, budget, or timeline changes, actively managing risks and profitability.
• Lead complex engineering and delivery projects, identifying and resolving issues to keep projects on track.
• Manage relationships with external contractors to maintain quality standards and project timelines.
• Direct and develop your project team to ensure timely, on-budget completion in line with specifications.
• Collaborate with internal teams (such as Design & Engineering) to secure resources and expertise for each project.
  
  

Your Skills And Experience

• Degree/HND qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong background in engineering (mechanical or electrical).
• Ideally you'll have experieine within the crane or lifting industries
• Proven project management experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Financial acumen and experience with IT tools (ERP/SAP).
• Willingness to travel regionally and occasionally nationwide, with overnight stays as needed.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual bonus.
• Company car.
• Contributory pension, life assurance, and income protection insurance.
• Private Healthcare Insurance.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Employee share save scheme.
• Discounts on retail, leisure, and travel.
• Employee assistance program.
  
  

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Project Manager to make an impact on large, transformative projects within a supportive and rewarding work environment. If youre ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic team, wed love to hear from you!

Why Konecranes?

• Safety is our #1 priority, and our mantra is Life Saving Behaviours; recognising our commitment to this we have been awarded the RoSPA Gold Medal Award (for 6 consecutive years Golds) for our UK company safety performance making us a market leader in employee safety.
• When you join Konecranes you immediately notice a strong sense of commitment, camaraderie, and lots of opportunities to grow professionally within our organisation, as we believe that sustainable growth is a result of a strong responsible performance.
  
  

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