Project Manager

BlueGate Consulting; Luton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegate Consulting Ltd. is seeking a Project Manager to support the successful delivery of multiple manufacturing projects on time, in full, on budget and to customer expectations. You will report to the Head of Projects and coordinate with operations to ensure timely outcomes.

Responsibilities include monitoring progress, budgets and risks, producing regular status reports, and leading post-contract reviews to capture learnings and cost improvements. A BPSS check and a UK passport are required.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher apprenticeship in Engineering or Project Management, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in project management at a manufacturing site.
• Strong project and risk management skills.
• PRINCE2® Practitioner, APM PMQ, or equivalent desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage project portfolios by monitoring progress, budget, and risk while coordinating with Operational Management to ensure timely delivery within budget.
• Track project performance against contracts and budgets, taking action to meet deadlines and margins.
• Identify and assess contract risks and opportunities, implementing mitigating actions, as necessary.
• Provide regular status reports and assist with formal contract reviews according to the milestone schedule.
• Lead post-contract reviews to gather feedback for improving products and services and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Develop standardised processes and tools for project management to ensure quality and consistency.
• Support bid compilation by assessing compliance, risks, and planning for project delivery.
• Ensure adherence to client specifications and industry standards.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Degree/Advanced/Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering or Project Management

Equivalent job experience

Job description

Reporting to the Head of Projects as Project Manager, you will directly contribute to operational excellence by supporting the successful delivery of all projects on time and in full, on budget and in line with customer expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage project portfolios by monitoring progress, budget, and risk while coordinating with Operational Management to ensure timely delivery within budget.
• Track project performance against contracts and budgets, taking action to meet deadlines and margins.
• Identify and assess contract risks and opportunities, implementing mitigating actions, as necessary.
• Provide regular status reports and assist with formal contract reviews according to the milestone schedule.
• Lead post-contract reviews to gather feedback for improving products and services and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Develop standardised processes and tools for project management to ensure quality and consistency.
• Support bid compilation by assessing compliance, risks, and planning for project delivery.
• Ensure adherence to client specifications and industry standards.

What you will need

• Degree/Advanced/Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering, Project Management and/or equivalent job experience
• Experience in project management at a manufacturing site
• Strong project and risk management skills and knowledge
• PRINCE2® Practitioner, APM PMQ, or equivalent would be desirable

Please note that for this job, the Project Manager must have a BPSS check and hold a UK passport; however, dual nationality is accepted due to the nature of the projects they will be working on.