Project Manager

Anord Mardix; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Travel opportunities

Life insurance

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Enhanced leave

Job summary

Anord Mardix, based in Blackburn or Kendal, is seeking a Project Manager to deliver modular projects end-to-end. You will manage design through FAT, logistics, and site integration, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence and customer satisfaction.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management, and the ability to work across engineering, manufacturing, and site teams. Hybrid working is available with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex Modular, skid-based, switchgear, busbar, or power distribution projects.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent, high-value projects with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness including profitability and cost control.
• Experience working across engineering, manufacturing, factory delivery and site execution environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery across the full Modular project lifecycle from design to site integration.
• Lead project teams to meet scope, schedule, cost, quality and safety objectives.
• Manage project commercial performance including variations, invoicing and forecasting.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, logistics and site operations.
• Provide accurate project reporting and governance compliant updates.
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues and dependencies with escalation.
• Maintain robust project documentation and records.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting and cost control

Schedule management

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

MS Office

Smartsheet

Driving licence

Education

APMP/PRINCE2 certification

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centres. At Anord Mardix, we welcome people of all backgrounds. We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment – we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we’d like to meet you.

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

We are looking for a new Project Manager employee to be based in either Blackburn or Kendal.

Reporting to the Head of Projects (Modular) EMEA, this role is responsible for delivering Modular projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The role leads projects through the full lifecycle from design and manufacture through FAT, logistics, delivery, and site integration, while ensuring commercial performance and customer satisfaction.

What a typical day looks like:

• Manage multiple high-value Modular projects, taking full ownership for delivery to scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety requirements.
• Lead delivery across the full Modular project lifecycle, including design, manufacture, FAT, logistics, delivery sequencing, and site integration.
• Own project commercial performance, including cost control, profitability, variations, invoicing, final accounts, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and site operations to ensure delivery alignment.
• Control, monitor, and report project performance, implementing interventions where required to achieve project objectives.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change control processes, ensuring timely escalation and mitigation.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal stakeholders, and third-Party partners.
• Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, current, and stored appropriately.
• Provide accurate project reporting and forecasting in line with business governance requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned and the adoption of best practices.
• Support and mentor project team members where required to drive consistent delivery standards.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Proven experience delivering complex Modular, skid-based, switchgear, busbar, or power distribution projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent, high-value projects and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness, including profitability management, cost control, and variation management.
• Experience working across engineering, manufacturing, factory delivery, and site execution environments.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels, including senior customer stakeholders.
• Proficient in project management and reporting tools, including Microsoft Office and Smartsheet.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and reporting skills.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work effectively in fast-paced, pressurised environments.
• Strong attention to detail, decision-making capability, and ability to work with high levels of autonomy and accountability.
• Full clean driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK, passport and flexibility to also travel abroad.

Desirable:

• Project Management certification (APMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent)
• Understanding of electrical principles and power distribution/generation systems

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;
• Opportunities to learn new skills in a fast-paced industry;
• A competitive salary and benefits package that includes:
  • A merit-based annual pay review
  • Enhanced annual leave
  • Employee recognition scheme and long service awards
  • Referral bonus
  • Volunteer days
  • Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year
  • Sick pay scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Blackburn or Kendal/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function. Being able to travel occasionally is essential;
• Travel opportunities (role dependent);
• Support in your well-being by access to:
  • Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice
  • On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)

Location:

Blackburn / Kendal TK43

Anord Mardix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the recruitment process. Please advise us of any accommodations you may need by e-mailing: [e-mail].