Project Manager

Intertek; Wigan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global service provider in Wigan seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead projects and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in project delivery and financial forecasting, with a proven ability to coordinate between sales and operational teams. This full-time role offers competitive salary and development opportunities within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary / benefits

Development and career opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in project management methodologies and techniques.
• Ability to lead teams and manage client expectations.
• Experience in financial control and project forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and liaise with clients and teams.
• Maintain financial control and accuraely forecast project deliverables.
• Support sales teams in commercial discussions.

Skills

Verbal and communication skills

Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook

Organisational and time management skills

Problem identification and solving skills

Flexible approach to travel and working hours

Team player

Self-motivated and ambitious

Tools

Microsoft Project

Visio

Job description

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a Project Manager who excels in both internal and external stakeholder management possesses strong forecasting skills for project delivery encompassing cost and revenue and has proven experience in client communications project planning and execution.

Required skills and experience

Good verbal and communication skills

Fully Proficient in computer programs such as Word PowerPoint Excel Outlook and the internet

Strong organisational and time management skills

Willing to be hands‑on working at all levels

Good problem identification and solving skills

Flexible approach to travel and working hours

A strong team player

A highly self‑motivated driven and ambitious candidate looking to play a pivotal part in the operations of our business

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

To lead projects and act as liaison between clients business lines sales and technical teams to effectively manage and develop specific projects. The role will have direct responsibility for accurate project delivery forecasting in terms of both cost and revenue client communications and general project management. The role will also support the sales team in relation to the projects in commercial discussions and provide the basis for quotations delivered by them.

Key Activities

• To lead the operational project team and actively engage with business development & clients to grow the breadth and depth of the service offering
• To be a proactive member of the team at Intertek and to work closely with all other members of the laboratory team maintaining good personal relationships at all times
• To lead on project monitoring and act as a link between sales and operational teams in projecting delivery and value
• To maintain financial control over projects and forecast accurately
• Develop and deploy processes and training to all relevant members of the team
• To lead on key projects and act as the client interface in higher‑level discussions and to manage client expectations

To ensure that all relevant KPIs and service levels are met

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary / benefits
• Development and career opportunities around the Globe
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision pace and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better ensuring the quality safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion sex or national origin.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.

Required Experience

IC

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,PMBOK,Visio,Construction Management,Project Management,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Project Management Lifecycle,Contracts

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1