Twyver - Contracts Engineer/Project Manager

Actemium UK; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a forward-thinking company specializing in critical power solutions. As a Contracts Engineer/Project Manager, you will oversee project delivery from inception to completion, ensuring financial performance and technical compliance. Your expertise in LV Switchgear design and project management will be crucial in developing strong customer relationships and identifying growth opportunities. Join a team that values proactive problem solving and offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and generous holiday leave. This role promises to challenge and inspire you as you contribute to impactful projects in the energy sector.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Pension

Healthcare

24 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in LV Switchgear industry is essential for project delivery.
• Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects ensuring financial and technical performance.
• Develop and maintain key customer relationships for project success.

Skills

LV Switchgear design

Project management

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Decision making

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Twyver, a specialist Switchgear and Critical Power Solutions provider with over 80 years of experience and a part of the VINCI Energies Group, is recruiting for a Contracts Engineer/Project Manager to join our exciting business.

About the role
The role will see you carry out project delivery from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in the LV Switchgear industry delivering on projects.

Competitive Salary + Car allowance + Bonus + Pension + Healthcare + 24 days holiday

Main Responsibilities

• Assumes overall responsibility for the project and tenders in terms of financial performance, deadline compliance, and technical performance of the work.
• Responsible for the management of projects under their authority, covering all activities.
• Responsible for determining the projected cost estimates at the end of business deals for which they are responsible and gives reports to the BU General Manager proposing solutions to resolve discrepancies with the budget.
• Organises bid and contract reviews and monitors changes in the contract.
• Verifies & validates sales orders before acknowledging receipts.
• Ensures the Quarterly Account Closing of their projects are properly carried out and the forecast estimates are duly performed.
• Manages the procurement and purchases for their project.
• Manages and oversees all design aspects of their project.
• Is the customer interface for every aspect of their project.
• Develops and manages key customer relationships through regular reviews of contract performance with customers, understanding and managing needs and gaps.
• Seeks opportunities for business growth both within and outside the existing contract base.

The Person

• Good understanding of LV Switchgear design & manufacture is needed.
• Degree or HNC/HND qualified in Electrical engineering or equivalent technical discipline would be ideal.
• Experience of working in the LV Switchgear environment is highly advantageous.
• Ability to attend site, discuss projects with clients, and provide a quotation on the requirement.
• Good understanding of commercial issues affecting project performance and experience in assessing value / evaluating variations of works undertaken.
• Calm professional manner, but able to take firm and timely decisions.
• Positive "can do" attitude, be proactive to identify and resolve management problems.
• Able to work extended and/or unsocial hours to meet the full requirements of the role.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and time management skills; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously without compromising on standards and quality.
• Ability to deliver projects and possess the organisational skills required to do so to demanding deadlines.