Project Manager

Gbs Uk; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Stevenage. The role involves delivering projects while ensuring client requirements are met and managing design through to construction. Responsibilities include liaising with clients, negotiating with suppliers, preparing project documentation, and mentoring junior staff. This position offers £700 to £850 per day for a 9-month contract, with a hybrid work arrangement (4 days onsite, 1 day remote).

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management, particularly in construction or engineering.
• Strong understanding of design processes and installation requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects on time and within budget while representing the company.
• Liaise with clients and consultants throughout the design phase.
• Manage suppliers and negotiate terms effectively.
• Prepare RAMS and installation programs.
• Mentor junior staff and attend training for skill development.

Skills

Project management

Design management

Supplier negotiation

Risk management

Technical documentation

Job description

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for delivering the project to the client successfully, on time and within budget. They are the face of Glantre for the project and are required to represent the company in project meetings, ensuring at all times that the company's interests are protected. The PM leads the project team and collaborates with engineers to ensure that designs meet client requirements, resolves design or specification anomalies, and documents additional costs for authorisation. The PM, alongside the admin team, issues RFIs and manages the flow of documentation for the project.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Design Phase

• Liaising with the client / consultant / main contractor during the design period
• Preparing and maintaining the overall project programme
• Managing the design engineers, ensuring that scope creep is identified and claimed as variations
• Ensuring that all equipment required to meet the design brief is included within the design package submitted for approval
• Making technical submissions and samples (if required) for equipment and obtaining approvals before manufacture

Procurement Phase

• Negotiating with suppliers to obtain economically advantageous terms / pricing
• Ensuring that risk in the supply chain is managed correctly
• Ensuring orders are placed in good time for delivery in accordance with the project programme
• Placement of orders with suppliers

Construction Phase

• Preparation of RAMS
• Preparation and maintenance of installation programme and overall project programme
• Scheduling and procurement of installation labour
• Arranging delivery of materials (including shipping / documentation for overseas projects)
• Managing the onsite installation teams / work
• Resolving issues with the main contractor and coordinating works with other contractors
• Identifying, documenting and reporting site issues affecting the progress of Glantre's installation work
• Preparing variation costings for additional or altered scope of works
• Ensuring O&M documentation is prepared and submitted as required by the individual project specification

General Duties

• Attend training as agreed by the company to develop relevant knowledge and skills
• Mentor less experienced staff that will join as they are recruited

Location: Stevenage (4 days per week onsite, 1 day remote) – duration: 9 months – pay: £700 – £850 per day.