Project Manager - Overhead Cranes

Adept Resourcing; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Project Manager in Sheffield to manage projects, liaise with suppliers, and coordinate site activities. The ideal candidate will have experience delivering projects up to £10,000 and strong engineering knowledge. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential. This position involves preparing technical documentation and leading projects under minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience of handling and successfully delivering projects up to a value of £10,000.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Detailed knowledge of Engineering and 415v machinery.
• Ability to manage and motivate staff.
• Excellent Communication Skills at all levels.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Competent in MS Word & Excel.
• Good understanding of technical engineering drawings.
• Understand relevant regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Attend project handover meetings with Sales & Project Manager.
• Prepare technical specs and material lists for projects.
• Liaise with suppliers to purchase materials and equipment.
• Coordinate site activities with engineers and customers.
• Assist with labour planning for projects.
• Create technical engineering drawings and documentation.
• Develop project programmes as required.
• Monitor project time, cost, and scope.
• Produce risk assessments and method statements.
• Lead assigned projects with minimal supervision.
• Ensure project output meets budget expectations.
• Negotiate and manage contracts and services.
• Identify contract variations and negotiate costs.

Skills

Project delivery experience

Time management

Engineering knowledge (415v machinery)

Staff management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

MS Word proficiency

MS Excel competency

Understanding technical drawings

Knowledge of regulations and standards

Job description

Overview

Adept Resourcing are happy to be recruiting for this new role, working with a well-known supplier of industrial services.

Responsibilities

• Attend project handover meetings with Sales & Project Manager.
• Prepare technical specs and material lists for projects.
• Liaise with suppliers to purchase materials and equipment.
• Coordinate site activities with engineers, customers, and stakeholders.
• Assist with labour planning for projects.
• Create technical engineering drawings and documentation.
• Develop project programmes as required.
• Monitor project time, cost, and scope; address issues promptly.
• Produce risk assessments and method statements for clients.
• Store project documentation in a standardised format.
• Lead assigned projects with minimal supervision.
• Arrange and attend site visits with customers and for project kick-off.
• Ensure project output meets budget expectations.
• Negotiate and manage contracts and services for project needs.
• Adhere to Health and Safety laws and relevant regulations.
• Identify contract variations and negotiate costs with clients.
• Support sales engineers on technical site visits and quotations.
• Create technical files, acceptance documents, manuals, and records.
• Raise purchase orders and document quality control on goods received.

Qualifications / Skills (Essential)

• Experience of handling and successfully delivering projects up to a value of £10,000
• Effective time management and organisational skills
• A detailed knowledge of Engineering, and 415v machinery. (Motors, gearboxes etc)
• The ability to manage and motivate staff
• Excellent Communication Skills at all levels
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Competent in MS Word & Excel
• Good understanding of technical engineering drawings (Mechanical & Electrical)
• Understand relevant regulations and standards

How to apply

Please apply for immediate consideration.

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