Project Manager

Latitude Recruitment; Havant; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering firm based in the UK seeks a Project Manager to oversee project execution and client relations. This role offers a dynamic work environment, with responsibilities including managing project schedules and liaising with customers. The firm provides flexible working hours, competitive salary, and numerous employee benefits to support career growth and well-being. Ideal candidates will have significant project management experience, preferably in construction.

Benefits

Flexible start and finish times

Competitive salary – available upon request

Ample free onsite parking

Early finish and dress‑down Fridays

Above statutory holiday allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or installation project management.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and requirements.
• Knowledge in Health and Safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day responsibilities of assigned projects.
• Liaise with customers and contractors to agree on scope.
• Conduct site surveys and supervise installations.

Skills

Contract/Project Management experience

Ability to read drawings

CSCS Card

Health and Safety qualification

Experience managing teams

Manufacturing knowledge

Experience managing subcontractors

Job description

Our Engineering clients have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join their growing team. This role is a great opportunity for someone to join their Project Management team within a strong and growing Company. The Project Management team do a great job of looking after clients and customers throughout the supply and installation of projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage day‑to‑day responsibilities of assigned projects to achieve planned schedules and margins
• Liaise with customers, architects, consultants, and end users, as applicable, to agree the complete scope of works to be carried out by sub‑contractors
• Attend project sites as required to carry out site surveys, supervise installers, attend design, progress and planning meetings and project handovers to the client (where applicable)
• Provide the required information to Production to enable them to manufacture and order the required equipment to fulfil the project requirements within the agreed timescales and budgets
• Prepare the necessary scopes of work to issue to installers or sub‑contractors enabling them to supply costs (sub‑contractors only) for the installation and supply of equipment where applicable
• Prepare the necessary site‑specific risk assessments and method statements, for inclusion in the installers pack. Obtain the necessary approval from the client or other relevant parties
• Capture all the relevant Variation Orders to ensure costs recovery and maximise profitability
• Provide awareness of Quality and Environmental Policies to personnel working on sites on behalf of the client and to comply with the Company’s Procedures and Policies
• Assist with collecting overdue invoice payments relating to projects managed
• Feedback and suggest new ideas for new markets/products, improved processes and promoting the brand
• Obtain customer satisfaction feedback on behalf of the business from projects
• Carry out such additional responsibilities as may be considered necessary by the Management

Required Skills & Experience

• Contract/Project Management experience, ideally within the construction or installation sector
• Ability to read drawings and interpret technical requirements
• CSCS Card – desired
• Health and Safety qualification or knowledge and experience
• Experience managing teams of site‑based installers or servicing teams
• Manufacturing knowledge / experience
• Experience managing subcontractors

Benefits

• The opportunity to continuously learn, grow, develop and thrive
• Flexible start and finish times
• Competitive salary – available upon request
• Ample free onsite parking for office based roles
• Early finish and dress‑down Fridays
• Above statutory holiday allowance plus the ability to buy additional holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to wellbeing resources
• Eyecare vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme