Project Manager

Kentjobs; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in manufacturing is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Maidstone. The role involves managing large capital projects, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Competitive salary, private medical cover, pension benefits, and opportunities for rapid career progression are offered.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Company pension (6% employer contribution)

Quick career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous project management experience in projects >£10M.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to communicate clearly.
• Willingness to adapt and self-development commitment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of engineers and specialists to deliver projects.
• Produce schematics, proposals, and detailed cost estimates.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and maintain project financial control.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Team Player

Self-motivated

Flexibility

Education

Engineering Qualification

Project Management Qualification

Health and Safety Qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

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Project Manager
Location: Maidstone Outskirts
Contract Type: 18 months FTC
Salary: £Great + bens

- Join a global leader in manufacturing
- Manage complex medium to large capital projects in a continuous operating facility
- Competitive salary, private medical cover, and company pension (6% employer contribution)
- Opportunities for quick career progression and continuous improvement

Our client, a trusted partner to companies across the world, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the execution of the strategic plan. In this role, you will have the opportunity to implement complex medium to large capital projects in a safe, compliant, and professional manner.

Position Overview
As a Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing a team of engineers and specialists to deliver high-quality projects on time, without impacting production. You will be responsible for project proposals, budgeting, design, installation, training, and commissioning, ensuring adherence to world-class health and safety practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities
- Manage a team of engineers and specialists from proposal and budget through design, installation, training, and commissioning
- Produce schematics, proposals, and detailed cost estimates for revenue or capital projects
- Define the scope of supply and conduct pre-engineering work to support accurate project costs
- Specify and check drawings for component production and equipment installation, and provide technical supervision to designers/consultants
- Program project steps, from preliminary work to installation, including drawings, ordering, manufacture, and progress reports
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, such as CDM requirements, and contractor control procedures
- Coordinate commissioning with the operations team and work closely with the Purchasing function to define the best guarantees and contract details for the project
- Maintain financial control of the project, ensuring budget adherence and best value at all times

Requirements
- Previous project management experience in projects >£10M
- Qualification in an Engineering discipline
- Project Management qualification
- Health and Safety qualification
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly in writing and orally
- Competent use of Excel and Word
- Self-motivated, flexible, and a team player
- Willingness to adapt to a changing role and a commitment to self-development

Company Overview
Our client is a global leader who offers an unparalleled portfolio of innovative solutions. With the circular economy at the core of their business, they use renewable, recyclable, and recycled materials to create a variety of solutions. As a trusted partner, they are dedicated to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees, and the communities where they operate.

Benefits
-Competitive salary
- Private medical cover
- Company pension (6% employer contribution and minimum of 3% employee)
- Quick career progression opportunities

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Job Requirements:

Requirements- Previous project management experience in projects >£10M- Qualification in an Engineering discipline- Project Management qualification- Health and Safety qualification- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly in writing and orally- Competent use of Excel and Word- Self-motivated, flexible, and a team player- Willingness to adapt to a changing role and a commitment to self-development