Project Manager

United Living Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Living Group is seeking a Project Manager to interpret SOWs and design docs, lead planning, budgeting, procurement, and closeout across fast-paced manufacturing and installation projects. You will manage documentation, schedule timelines, and maximise budgets while liaising with clients and suppliers.

The role requires experience with major equipment, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to lead fitters and site supervisors in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in installation, testing and commissioning of major manufacturers' equipment.
• Understanding of LV/MV/HV switchgear and safety standards.
• Strong contract and commercial awareness for project control.
• Excellent analytical and written/verbal communication skills.
• Experience supervising engineers and site supervisors.
• Organisational ability to juggle multiple tasks and details.
• Collaborative team player with open-mindedness.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive project planning, budgeting, procurement, implementation, testing, training, and closeout.
• Oversee financial aspects: cost control, budgeting, reporting.
• Procure correct materials and equipment; ensure quality standards.
• Lead, mentor and manage project teams including fitters and site supervisors.
• Manage resources: personnel, equipment, materials and logistics.
• Plan and maintain project timelines; maximise efficiency.
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues; escalate when needed.
• Maintain all project documents: tenders, POs, subcontracts, reports.
• Communicate status and milestones to stakeholders.
• Drive strategic planning and prioritisation aligned with company goals.
• Coordinate with clients and subcontractors; ensure clear communication.

Skills

Installation management

LV/MV/HV switchgear

Contract & commercial understanding

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Supervising engineers

Team leadership

Job description

Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for interpreting technical statements of work and design documentation to support project planning, budgeting, procurement, implementation, testing, training, and closeout. The role involves managing project documentation, including tender packages, change orders, purchase orders, and subcontracts, to ensure high-quality site execution. The Project Manager plans, schedules, and maintains timelines in a fast-paced manufacture and installation environment while maximising resources and optimising budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Lifecycle Management: Interpret technical statements of work and design documentation to lead comprehensive project planning, budgeting, procurement, implementation, testing, training, and closeout phases.
• Financial Oversight: Manage all financial aspects of projects, including cost control, budget adherence, and financial reporting.
• Technical Compliance & Material Management: Thoroughly understand project plans and specifications to identify and procure the correct types and grades of materials and equipment, ensuring strict compliance with project requirements and quality standards.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and manage project teams, including fitters and site supervisors, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Resource Management: Assure the availability and optimal utilisation of all essential project resources, including personnel, equipment, materials and logistic facilities.
• Schedule & Timeline Management: Plan, schedule, and maintain project timelines in a fast-paced manufacturing and installation environment, maximising resource efficiency and optimising budgets.
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify, record, and manage project issues and risks, escalating critical concerns to relevant stakeholders and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Documentation & Reporting: Oversee the preparation and maintenance of all project documentation, including tender packages, change orders, purchase orders, subcontracts, status reports, time sheets and project closeout documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Decision Making: Make prompt and effective organisational and commercial decisions to drive project success.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including internal departments, clients, vendors, and subcontractors. Ensure clear, concise, and regular communication regarding project status, milestones, and challenges.
• Strategic Planning: Develop specific goals and detailed plans to prioritise, organise, and accomplish work in a timely and professional manner, aligning with overall company goals.
• Prioritisation: Effectively prioritise project goals and tasks while managing multiple ongoing projects concurrently to meet strategic business objectives.
• Client Communication: Communicate clearly and professionally with clients. Provide regular progress updates, manage expectations, address concerns promptly, and ensure requirements are understood and translated into actionable tasks. Use active listening, problem-solving, and negotiation to maintain strong relationships and support successful project deliver

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of installation, test & commissioning of major manufacturers'
• LV/MV/HV switchgear
• Contract and commercial understanding
• Good analytical and communication skills
• Ability to supervise engineers and site supervisors
• Good organisational ability, including capacity for juggling multiple tasks and details
• Open-mindedness and ability to work well within a team