Project Manager

Johnson Controls; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead Fixed Fire protection projects for military vessels. This role involves managing project plans, consulting with clients, and ensuring timely delivery within budget. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a background in project management, and the ability to interpret technical specifications. With a focus on career development and extensive training opportunities, this position offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will significantly impact the success of critical projects. If you are ready to take on an exciting challenge in the marine industry, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus incentive

Paid holidays and sick pay

Comprehensive benefits package

7% match pension

Private medical

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Career development opportunities

Access to training resources

Qualifications

• Experience in Project Management and interpreting technical specifications.
• Full UK Diving License and SC UK MOD Security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage Fixed Fire protection projects on military vessels for Navy’s worldwide.
• Consult directly with clients and project teams, ensuring project success.

Skills

Project Management

Excellent communication skills

Interpreting technical specifications

Financial reporting

Education

Project Management Qualification

HNC/HND in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

What You Will Do

The role will be working in the Global Marine & Navy Fire Team based in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, managing Fixed Fire protection projects on military vessels for Navy’s worldwide.

What We Can Offer

• Competitive salary
• Bonus incentive
• Paid holidays and sick pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 7% match pension, free life assurance, private medical, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts including high street brands, cycle 2 work scheme and discount on Johnson Controls security products.
• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources available
• Encouraging and collaborative ethos
• Career development through various career ladders
• Access to business resource groups and training on things we value.

How You Will Do It

• Understanding and interpreting client’s technical specifications and commercial documentation.
• Organising any deliverable packages.
• Consulting with design manager and requesting resourcing based on contract deliverables.
• Obtaining quotes from suppliers and procurement of equipment.
• Organising of goods to be shipped and generation of all relevant shipping documentation.
• Consulting with project team on a daily basis
• Managing the contract/project plan (MS Project)
• Consulting directly with the customer and being the main point of contact
• Financially responsible for projects / Developing progress and financial reports for the Tyco management team; Revenue/Billing Forecasts, Managing Contract cost Control (Cost to Complete Sheet), Attending internal contract review meetings monthly.
• Ensuring that projects are brought to conclusion on time within budget and to the client’s satisfaction.
• There will be some travel in the UK, but Overseas travel may be required from time to time.

Essential What we look for

• Experience in Project Management
• Excellent communication skills - Consulting directly with the client and internal project team.
• Experience in interpreting clients’ technical specifications
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Full UK Diving License.
• SC UK MOD Security clearance will be required, screening provided by JCI.

Preferred

• Project Management Qualification
• HNC/HND in Engineering (Engineering Background)
• Experience in the Marine Industry
• Experience with MoD contracts
• Experience in the Fire Protection or Fire Detection industry – Fire Role
• Experience in HVAC/Chilled Water Plant Industry – HVAC Role

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing