Project Manager

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Project Manager to oversee diverse projects within a dynamic environment. This role involves managing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with timelines and financial goals. Ideal candidates should have a background in mechanical or electrical engineering, demonstrated project management skills, and a passion for engineering innovation.

Benefits

Company car

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

On-site parking

Sick pay

Flexitime

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Proven project management experience in turnkey projects.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from inception to completion with financial accountability.
• Coordinate project kick-off meetings and manage team motivations.
• Provide financial forecasting and conduct project closure evaluations.

Skills

Project Management

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

HNC / Degree in Engineering

Job description

Are you ready to take the reins of exciting and dynamic projects while working with a forward-thinking company? This is your opportunity to join a thriving organisation as a Project Manager and make a real impact. With a focus on innovation and excellence, this company offers a supportive environment, career progression opportunities, and the chance to work on diverse and challenging projects. If you re passionate about engineering and thrive in a fast-paced, project-driven environment, this role could be your next big career move.

What You Will Do:

• Take full ownership of assigned projects, managing them from inception to completion, including financial and timeline accountability.
• Coordinate and lead project kick-off meetings, setting clear deadlines and cost agreements with all relevant departments.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date project plans, ensuring alignment with current estimations.
• Motivate and manage both internal teams and external stakeholders to drive projects to successful completion.
• Provide financial forecasting, including cost-to-complete estimations and overall project performance reviews.
• Identify and resolve obstacles to project completion, escalating issues to senior management when necessary.
• Negotiate contract additions for work outside the original scope and ensure timely delivery of client timelines and payment milestones.
• Conduct project closure evaluations to identify successes and lessons learned for future improvements.

What You Will Bring:

• A strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering, with proven project management experience.
• Demonstrable skills in leading multi-faceted projects, ideally within a turnkey project business.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities, with a solution-driven and commercially minded approach
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage effectively with clients and teams.
• Passionate about engineering
• Ideally HNC / Degree level although experience is essential

This role is pivotal to the company s success in delivering high-quality projects. As a Project Manager, you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth execution of projects that align with the company s commitment to innovation and excellence. You ll be joining a team that values expertise, resilience, and a passion for engineering, making this an exciting opportunity to grow and develop your career. The role comes with:

• Salary range of 45-50k
• Company car
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Flexitime - Core hours 10am - 4pm but a 37.5 hour working week.

Location:

This role is based in Worcester, with occasional travel and extended periods at customer sites as required.

Interested?:

If you re ready to take on this rewarding challenge and bring your expertise to an inspiring team, apply today. Don t miss this chance to elevate your career as a Project Manager your next big opportunity awaits!

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