Project Manager

Actalent; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-billion-dollar technology company is hiring for a UK Field Engineering Contractor. The role involves being the primary on-site contact for deploying engineering solutions within the UK logistics network. Responsibilities include project planning, execution, and closure, with activities like verifying site drawings, leading vendor calls, and conducting site visits. Required qualifications include a degree in Engineering and proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Project, along with the ability to travel extensively across the UK and Ireland. Apply today!

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Industrial, Mechanical, or Process Engineering.
• Proven experience managing medium-complexity projects.
• Ability to travel extensively (75–100%) across UK/IE during project deployments.

Responsibilities

• Verify drawings on-site and identify interferences with existing/new equipment.
• Lead daily calls with vendors and provide daily progress reports.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and gather feedback.
• Manage ordered materials and coordinate installation.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

AutoCAD proficiency

Microsoft Project proficiency

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Process Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A multi-billion-dollar blue-chip technology company has an exciting opportunity within their engineering division.

They are looking for an experienced UK Field Engineering Contractor to act as the primary on-site point of contact during the deployment of engineering solutions across the UK/IE logistics network. This role involves supporting greenfield launches and retrofits in delivery stations, managing project planning, execution, and closure activities, and ensuring seamless coordination between vendors, operations, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning:

• Verify drawings on-site and identify interferences with existing/new equipment.
• Raise and manage MCMs for different project phases and resolve concerns before work begins.

Project Execution:

• Lead daily calls with vendors, Ops, WHS, and RME; provide daily progress reports.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, gather feedback, and address issues proactively.
• Manage ordered materials (signage, racking, SBL) and coordinate installation.
• Work with IT teams to monitor IDF cabinets during cable terminations and validate installations.
• Support the Project Manager during site acceptance tests (4–5 days continuous on-site presence).

Project Closure:

• Collect and validate vendor documentation and ensure proper storage in designated systems.

Key Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent experience in Industrial, Mechanical, or Process Engineering.
• Proven experience managing medium-complexity projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to travel extensively (75–100%) across UK/IE during project deploymentsli>

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!