Project Officer jobs in United Kingdom

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For over 140 years our products have helped ensure the safe, reliable operations of key industries. With a passion for precision and partnership, Celeros Flow Technology continues this heritage of high performance and dependability, providing mission critical, sustainable flow control solutions for our customers around the globe.

Celeros Flow Technology is looking for individuals with a voice and a vision. We embrace change, diversity and promote new ways of looking at old ideas. We seek talented professionals to join our world-class team of innovators in a global, collaborative & multi-cultural environment, where you will be challenged, supported, and inspired to be extraordinary.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Celeros Flow Technology ClydeUnion Pumps has a proud history of supplying pumps to its Defence Clients for over 100 years. As a Project Manager in the Defence team you will be responsible for continuing that long tradition to support the British Navy with the supply and maintenance of pumps, spare parts and overhauls as required.

Following the creation of a Defence specific Project team we have requirement to expand the current team to continue our growth in the Defence market. The main focus of the Role will be to build on our good relationships with the "Prime" contractors supplying our equipment into the Submarine Defence Agency (SDA).

We want to build on our current good reputation within the Defence market by delivering our critical components to the highest standards and honouring our delivery commitments to our clients. The successful candidate will be working on projects that directly support one of the cornerstones of our national security.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

You will run the project from receipt of Purchase Order from the client through various phases beyond the point of delivery and support these prime Defence clients during their boat builds. During this time, you will be the customer's main point of contact for the majority of communication on the project. Internally you will be the figurehead of the project and will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of cost and schedule and managing risks and realising opportunities in both these areas.

You will be required to manage the project in such a way that it fulfils contractual and technical requirements, meets or exceeds customer expectations, and adheres to safety and ethical standards while achieving target margins and promoting Celeros Flow Technology's reputation in the marketplace.

Ideally, we are looking for individuals who have prior experience successfully managing multi-million-pound projects or contracts within a heavy engineering manufacturing environment. The majority of our work is based on a fixed cost basis for external clients so previous experience in managing budgets and solid basis in contractual understanding would be a bonus.

Engineering experience, experience in the Industrial or Power & Energy markets is desirable but not essential. Good knowledge of budgets, scheduling, risk management, customer facing experience will be an advantage in this role.

Experience of working for or supplying to "Prime" Defence suppliers or the SDA would be advantageous for this role.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Personal skills

• Time Management & Organisational Skills: The ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and stay organised, ensuring deadlines and goals are met.
• Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Being able to interact with a diverse range of people, whether it's clients, team members, or stakeholders, is essential. The ability to build strong working relationships is key.
• Team Leadership & Prioritisation: Even if the project team doesn't report directly to you, being able to manage, guide, and prioritize tasks for the team is important.
• Meeting Facilitation: Leading both internal and external meetings efficiently, ensuring they are productive and on track.
• Core Project Management Skills: Negotiation, influencing, persuasion, facilitation, and stakeholder management are crucial for managing expectations and moving projects forward successfully.
• Process Improvement Mindset: A willingness to work within existing frameworks, while also bringing fresh ideas for streamlining and enhancing processes.

Risk & Schedule skills

• Critical Path Analysis: Analyse and manage project schedules to ensure that critical path activities are given priority, mitigating potential risks and identifying opportunities to optimise project timelines and outcomes.
• Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans for both ongoing and upcoming projects, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations.
• Accurate Forecasting: Ensure accurate forecasting of project milestone invoice dates, taking into account project timelines, deliverables, and potential risks or delays to maintain financial and operational accuracy.

IT skills

• Proficient in Key Software: Strong competency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with the ability to efficiently create, manage, and present project data and reports.
• SAP MRP System (Optional): Familiarity with or basic working knowledge of the SAP MRP system, which would be an advantageous skill for streamlining project and resource management, though not essential.

Financial skills

• Cost Forecast Review: Conduct monthly cost reviews to compare project cost forecasts with the initial budget, ensuring an accurate forecast of the final margin and identifying any discrepancies early.
• Variance Analysis: Analyse cost deviations from the initial budget, providing clear explanations for any variances and taking corrective actions when necessary.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage project cash flow to ensure alignment with the pre-contract cash flow plan, maintaining a positive cash position throughout the project lifecycle.

Contract Management

• Variation Identification & Negotiation: Proactively identify opportunities for variations during project execution and negotiate them to achieve the best possible outcomes for the business.
• Contractual Knowledge: Demonstrate a strong understanding of contractual language, terms, and conditions to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
• Contract Compliance: Review project contracts to ensure that deliverables meet the stipulated contract requirements, taking necessary actions to address any discrepancies or issues.

Change Order Management

• Client Change Order Negotiation: Identify and negotiate client change orders and variations, ensuring that both financial and schedule benefits are maximised for the business.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and minimise contract risks throughout project execution, taking appropriate actions to protect the project's scope, timeline, and budget.

YOU MUST HAVE VALID RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK AND BE ABLE TO OBTAIN SECURITY CLEARANCE TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities to develop
• Bonus
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Holiday buy and sell
• Pension
• Life Cover
• Employee Assistance Program
• Digital Benefits; Health, Wealth & Lifestyle

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required daily to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, and see (specific close vision abilities are required to perform computer work)
• Required occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
• Required daily to use hands and fingers and arms to reach (to operate a computer and telephone)
• Required occasionally to lift and/or move objects that are light to moderate
• Required occasionally to travel (usually by air or road so may be required to sit for extended periods)

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work with moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, etc.)
• Ability to work in an open planned office / individual office
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods
• Ability to sit in a car or on a plane for extended periods

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CELEROS FLOW TECHNOLOGY VALUES

All Celeros divisions are committed to the effective use of the Celeros Values. It is important that all employees understand and utilize these values when performing the duties of his/her position.

INTEGRITY: We work safely and respect our employees, business partners & environment. We always lead by example.

SPEED: In our mission to bring mission-critical flow control equipment to the world, energy in our actions & urgency.

ACCOUNTABILITY: We stand behind our actions and deliver on our promises.

PARTNERSHIP: We collaborate across our teams & our customers to win together. We rely on each other to deliver the best outcome & celebrate successes.

EXCELLENCE: We are passionate about being the best at engineering, manufacturing & maintaining mission-critical equipment. We seek quality & community improvement in every interaction.

QUALITY

Quality encompasses all aspects of Celeros' business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.

CELEROS Flow Technology is an equal opportunity employer.