Project Manager (Racking & Storage)

Alex Hopkirk Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary of up to £55,000

Company car

23 days holiday statutory

Bonus scheme

Job summary

A prominent UK recruiting agency is seeking an experienced technical Project Manager to oversee project delivery in the warehouse racking and automation industry. The role involves managing customer requirements, creating project plans, and liaising with clients and manufacturers. Ideal candidates will have project management experience in relevant sectors, a strong problem-solving ability, and the capacity to travel nationally. The position comes with a competitive salary of up to £55,000 and includes additional benefits like a company car and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects in the Racking & Storage sector preferred, but not essential.
• Strong project management candidates from other related industries welcome.
• Full UK driver's license required for national travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects to fit customers’ requirements for racking and automation.
• Create project plans and liaise with clients throughout the project.
• Work closely with manufacturers and flag issues during project delivery.
• Oversee cost management and collaborate with external contractors.
• Visit sites across the UK to liaise with clients and monitor progress.

Skills

Project management experience

Communication skills

Client liaising

Cost management

Problem-solving

Job description

Alexander James Recruiting is working with a UK based manufacturer & distributor of warehouse racking & automation products seeking a project management professional to oversee project delivery across the UK. With a competitive salary and overall package, this is a great opportunity for an experienced technical project manager working within intralogistics or a related industry.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects to fit customers’ requirements for racking, automation and other related products
• Creating project plans to fit with the expectations of the company’s clients; liaising with them throughout the duration of the project
• Working closely with manufacturers of racking and automated products, flagging up any issues throughout timeline of project delivery
• Overseeing cost management and working with external contractors to maximize the efficiency of project completion
• Visiting sites regularly across the UK to liaise with clients and oversee project progress

Requirements

The company are ideally looking for an individual with experience of managing projects within the Racking & Storage sector. This isn’t essential however, a strong project management candidate from another industry such as fit outs, fabrication, shopfitting or similar could also be of interest. In terms of location, the ideal candidate would be based within commutable distance of West Yorkshire as there will be an expectation to work from the office. A full UK driver’s license is also a requirement as the position will require national travel.

Benefits

• Base salary of up to £55,000 (Depending on experience)
• Company car
• 23 days holiday statutory
• Bonus scheme

The Company

Our client are a fast growing provider of various products related to warehousing and logistics. Providing racking & automation, they also supply barriers & barrier protection products, conveyors and line marking among other products.Their projects cover a variety of sectors and the process has a step by step approach giving their customers a complete solution to cater their needs. Due to continued expansion, they are now looking to bring on new Project Managers to work on projects nationally.