Project Manager - Steelwork Fabrication

Probe UK; Wigston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in Wigston is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee project delivery from start to finish. You will manage various aspects including client communication, liaising with suppliers, and ensuring projects meet deadlines within budget. The ideal candidate should hold an HNC in Mechanical Engineering and have strong problem-solving and organisational skills. This role offers a competitive salary between £50,000 - £55,000, a company vehicle, and flexible hours.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Company bonus

33 days holiday

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• HNC in Mechanical Engineering or similar, with steelwork fabrication background & experience.
• AutoCAD and/or Solidworks experience is preferred, but not essential.
• Good communication and customer relation skills with staff, suppliers, and customers.
• Experience of conveyor systems is an advantage.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage project deadlines.
• Proficient in maths and Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from order receipt to commissioning, ensuring timely completion.
• Complete site surveys and communicate project progress to customers.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors regarding costs and requirements.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Proficient maths

Microsoft skills

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

AutoCAD

Solidworks

Job description

This business has enjoyed fantastic growth in recent years. They provide niche solutions to their client base across the world and make looking after their staff a priority.

As workloads are steadily increasing, they require a Project Manager to work within their fast‑paced project team.

Project Manager, Package, Hours and Benefits

• £50,000 - £55,000 dependent on experience
• Company vehicle
• Company bonus
• 8:30am – 5pm (flexibility can be given), with an earlier finish on Fridays
• 33 days holiday

Commutable From: Leicester, Hinckley, Loughborough, Nuneaton, Melton Mowbray, Kettering, Corby, Rugby, Northampton, Coventry

Role Overview

• The Project Manager is responsible for managing projects, including completion of general arrangement and fabrication drawings using AutoCAD (and ideally Solidworks), from receipt of order to commissioning, on time, within budget and to the customer's and Impact's satisfaction.
• This will include the completion of site surveys, communicating with the customer regarding project progress, liaising with suppliers and contractors regarding requirements, costs and performance and managing costs to maximise gross profit.

Candidate Specification

The Project Manager will be a team player, a confident decision maker, conscious of costs, with efficient problem‑solving skills.

• HNC in Mechanical Engineering or similar, with steelwork fabrication background & experience.
• AutoCAD (and/or Solidworks) experience is preferred but isn’t essential.
• Good communication and customer relation skills (verbal, written and telephone) with staff, suppliers, and customers.
• Any experience of conveyor systems would be an advantage.
• The Project Manager will have excellent organisational skills – able to prioritise tasks to ensure completion of projects within deadlines.
• Flexibility to cater for changes to schedule and tight deadlines. Pride in work to ensure every project is completed to a satisfactory standard.
• Proficient maths and Microsoft skills.
• Product knowledge of air movement systems would be highly advantageous.
• Understanding of the health & safety risks associated with each installation to enable the writing of risk assessments and method statements.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Support since 1994