Project Manager

Brightwork Limited; Livingston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruiting agency is seeking a Project Manager in Scotland to oversee planning, execution, and coordination of key projects. You'll be the main contact for the project team and the client, ensure project scope is met, and monitor all performance aspects. Required qualifications include a degree in Engineering or relevant experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Project. This role offers a chance to work with a thriving global business, including occasional travel to the Middle East and Europe.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or relevant industry experience.
• Good understanding of AutoCAD, MS Project and MS Office Suite.
• Experience in a continuous process environment is essential.
• Must be able to negotiate with suppliers and manage on-site sub-contractors.
• Effective communication and ability to work with minimal supervision required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure each project achieves the project scope and fulfills all needs.
• Control project documentation and drive continuous improvement.
• Define project tasks within a timeline framework and monitor performance.
• Monitor project financial performance throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Effective communication

Negotiation

Continuous process environment experience

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering or relevant industry experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

Brightwork’s client is currently recruiting a forward thinking and dynamic Project Manager who will be responsible for the planning, coordination & execution of several key projects.

You will be the key point of contact for the project team and the client, and will monitor the performance of all aspects of the project throughout its lifecycle.

Due to nature of our client's business there will be 20% travel to destinations including Middle East and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Ensure each project is driven to achieve the project scope, and fulfil all needs, both internally and externally, throughout the project lifecycle
• A typical project would be a combination of equipment manufacturing from worldwide facilities, third party manufacture, and coordination of site works & manpower
• Control project documentation and information using the department folder structure.
• Drive continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle
• Define all project tasks within a timeline framework, and monitor performance of the tasks throughout the project lifecycle, to take advantage of opportunities and minimize risk
• Monitor project financial performance throughout the project lifecycle to manage opportunities and risk

Qualifications/Experience

• Tertiary qualification in an Engineering discipline or relevant industry experience
• Good understanding of AutoCAD, MS Project and the MS office suite of software
• Experience of a continuous process environmentAbility to negotiate with suppliers
• Ability to manage on-site sub-contractors
• Must be an effective communicator
• Work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work unsociable hours, including nightshift to deal with urgent site work and meet client demand
• Working with other OEMS

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and thriving global business. If you are interested, please send your most recent CV and salary expectations to the address supplied.

Brightwork offers the services of a recruitment agency for permanent roles and a recruitment business for temporary roles.