Project Manager

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global business in Scotland is seeking a dynamic Project Manager responsible for planning and executing key projects. The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in engineering, experience with AutoCAD and MS Project, and strong negotiation skills. Responsibilities include ensuring project scope fulfillment, managing financial performance, and driving continuous improvement. This position involves 20% travel to locations including the Middle East and Europe.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of AutoCAD, MS Project and the MS office suite of software.
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers.
• Ability to manage on-site sub-contractors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects achieve their scope and fulfillment.
• Drive continuous improvement in project lifecycles.
• Monitor project financial performance.

Skills

Project management

Effective communication

Negotiation

Ability to work independently

Education

Tertiary qualification in an Engineering discipline

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 environment

Ability 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.