Project Technician

Konecranes; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials handling solutions company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Technician to manage site-based projects in a hands-on capacity. The ideal candidate will be electrically or mechanically qualified with experience in engineering projects. Responsibilities include delivering projects, preparing safety documentation, and managing vendor relationships. This full-time permanent role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and employee benefits, with travel required throughout the south of the UK.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus

Paid travel time

Generous overtime

Contributory pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Electrically or mechanically qualified.
• Involvement in engineering projects.
• Ability to work independently and adapt if problems occur.

Responsibilities

• Deliver site‑based projects in a hands‑on capacity.
• Conduct project‑related tasks independently.
• Assist in the preparation of Safety Documentation.
• Manage vendor relationships relaying information.
• Coordinate queries and escalates points of concern.

Skills

Project / Program Management

IT Project Management

Microsoft Project

Data Collection

Mobile Devices

Education

Electrically or mechanically qualified

IOSH qualified (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are recruiting a Project Technician to join the team on a full‑time permanent basis based in the south of the UK.

The role of Project Technician works within the Projects team – Modernisations and Installations and coordinates the activities, resources and tasks that relate to a specific project and ensures jobs costs are kept within quoted parameters and provides progress reports to the Project Manager.

Based in the south of the UK the role will require the successful candidate to be willing to travel and stay overnight as and when the project requires this (accommodation and subsistence will be provided).

This role would ideally suit an electrically or mechanically qualified engineer who is looking to further their career within a project environment.

You will report to the Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Deliver site‑based projects in a hands‑on capacity.
• Conduct project‑related tasks independently and support the Project Manager in daily tasks and take responsibility in their absence.
• Lead sub‑projects under supervision of the Project Manager.
• Assist in the preparation of Safety Documentation (SSOW, SSA, RAMS, Lift Planning) – training to be provided as required.
• Ensure the site team has all necessary resources to enable the project to be carried out successfully.
• Meet with the project team (Technicians & Field Supervisors) ensuring that each team member understands their responsibilities and accountabilities.
• Manage vendor relationships relaying information between the project management and client.
• Coordinate queries and escalates points of concern to appropriate stakeholders monitoring resolution and updating all involved.
• Development and innovation: Carry out day‑to‑day project coordination activities, analyse and improve current ways of working where possible.

Qualifications

• Electrically or mechanically qualified.
• Involvement in engineering projects.
• IOSH qualified (preferred).
• Willing and able to travel (and stay overnight) throughout the south of the UK when required.
• IT skills such as MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and adapt if problems occur.

We Offer

• A competitive base salary.
• Annual bonus.
• Paid travel time.
• Generous overtime and double time at weekends.
• Contributory pension, life assurance and income protection insurance.
• A company van with satnav, corporate clothing and a smartphone are provided.
• Employee Share Save Scheme.
• Retail grocery, DIY and leisure discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Why Join Us

• Safety is our #1 priority and our mantra is Life Saving Behaviours; recognising our commitment to this we have been awarded the RoSPA Gold Medal Award (for 6 consecutive years) for our UK company safety performance making us a market leader in employee safety.
• Our rigorous sustainability work has been rewarded with a gold rating from Eco‑Vadis for the fourth straight year. We are ranked in the top 2% of all rated companies globally and in the top 1% of general‑purpose machinery peers.
• When you join Konecranes you immediately notice a strong sense of commitment, camaraderie and lots of opportunities to grow professionally within our organisation as we believe that sustainable growth is a result of strong responsible performance.

Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000 professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full‑time

Key Skills: Project / Program Management, Primavera, IT Project Management, Microsoft Access, Public Health, Data Collection, PMBOK, Mobile Devices, Maximo, Prolog, Project Management, Microsoft Project

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1