Project Manager

Reed; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to join their growing team in Colchester. This role involves managing customer expectations, collaborating with the engineering team, and leading project reviews. Ideal candidates should have a formal engineering qualification, project management experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development, including travel to Germany.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Dynamic and supportive team environment

Exposure to international operations

Qualifications

• Degree level engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in project management.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Support customer expectations and participate in meetings.
• Interpret customer requirements from specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering for technical documentation.
• Plan and prioritise workload.
• Lead internal project review meetings.
• Provide project updates to Management.
• Serve as point of contact for project enquiries.
• Monitor personal and company KPIs.

Skills

Project management experience

Strong mechanical understanding

Team player

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Education

Formal engineering qualification at degree level or equivalent

Job description

• Annual Salary: £40,000-£45,000per annum
• Location: Colchester
• Job Type: Full-time

My client is seeking a dedicated Project Managerto join their growing team based in Colchester. This role is perfect for a team player who is eager to contribute and manage both current and future projects.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Support customer expectations, including participation in meetings and witness tests.
• Interpret customer requirements from detailed specifications.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to produce detailed technical documentation within tight deadlines.
• Plan and prioritise workload in alignment with business/customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of meeting minutes and document status.
• Lead internal project review meetings for owned projects.
• Provide regular project updates to Management.
• Serve as the point of contact for customer and supplier enquiries related to owned projects.
• Ensure adherence to communicated time plans.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure the success and smooth running of projects.
• Monitor personal KPIs and assist in monitoring company KPIs to drive improvement, reporting on these as needed.
• Be willing to attend customer meetings and training, including potential travel to the head office in Germany.
• Suggest new ways of working to improve efficiency and support the business in all project-related aspects.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Formal engineering qualification at degree level or equivalent (HNC/D etc.).
• Strong mechanical understanding.
• Project management experience is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Project etc.).
• Ability to work effectively in a busy office environment.
• Team player with high levels of motivation and professionalism.
• Possession of a passport and full UK driving licence.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Dynamic and supportive team environment.
• Exposure to international operations with travel opportunities.

To apply for the Project Engineer position, please apply today