Engineering Project Manager UK & IRL

Unilin; Navan; Remote; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilin is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead multi-site projects from detailed design through to completion, ensuring on-time delivery within budget while minimizing impact on site operations. The role covers IRL & UK sites with frequent travel and requires driving improvements across engineering standards and processes.

The ideal candidate will have an Engineering degree or relevant apprenticeship, 8+ years in engineering and 5+ years in senior project management, plus

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or mechanical/electrical apprenticeship required.
• 8+ years engineering experience and 5+ years senior project management experience.
• Decisive with ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong initiative and teamwork capabilities.
• Excellent organizational, communication, numeric and analytical skills.
• Proven problem-solving and rapid solution identification.
• Experience multi-tasking across multiple sites.
• Proficient with MS Office; CAD/SAP advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-site projects from detailed design to on-time completion within budget.
• Maintain safety, clean work environment and permit systems.
• Manage Capex and operation projects across sites.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance per ZeroHarm policies.
• Source cost-effective solutions with OEMs/Suppliers.
• Direct project teams through design to CAR approval.
• Coordinate with site departments for project timelines.
• Travel regularly to UK & IRL Unilin sites; share project design info.

Education

Engineering degree / Apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD

SAP

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Engineering Project Manager to join our team. If you are driven by excellence in project execution and thrive in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you. We welcome applications from candidates based in either Ireland or the UK. In this role, you will lead multi-site projects from detailed design to ensuring on-time project completion and keeping within budgeted costs with minimal impact to site operations through each project phase. Continuously improving engineering standards/processes in both Projects and Maintenance Departments across IRL & UK sites. Travel is a requirement for this position. #insulationUK

Key Attributes

• Engineering Degree qualification or Mechanical/Electrical based apprenticeship qualification.


• 8+ years’ Engineering experience preferably in the manufacturing industry or similar and 5+ years Senior Project Management experience.


• Decisive & ability to make decisions quickly and effectively to meet deadlines.


• Highly motivated with proven ability to work on own initiative & as part of team.


• Team player who will work with others and individually to achieve company goals.


• Methodical with excellent organizational, communication, numeric and analytical skills.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to quickly identifying practical solutions.


• Ability to multi-task with multiple projects across multiple sites.


• Experienced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Package & CAD, SAP (advantageous).

Key Tasks and Duties

• Work within the ethos and standards of the company. Role will be primarily based from Navan site.


• Responsible for ensuring a safe, clean working environment and permit system is adhered to.


• Site Project Management of all Capex Projects and relevant operation projects that are assigned to team.


• Contractor Management ensuring Health & Safety procedures are in line with ZeroHarm company policies.


• Sourcing cost-effective solutions & working with OEM's/Suppliers for best return on investment.


• Lead projects & manage teams from detailed design to successful CAR approval stage.


• Flexible working hours and days to meet Project deadlines & schedules.


• Completion of snag lists, site handover protocols and updating site folders.


• Effective planning, co-ordination, and communication with site departments across all sites.


• Liaise with relevant departments to assist in the smooth running of the organisation during project stages.


• Work with Engineering Team to drive positive change across all sites & adhere to industry best practices.


• Assisting Maintenance departments in repeat downtimes and complex engineering fault finding.


• Identify poor reliability equipment & machines affecting site KPIs with team for future Capex investment.


• Communicating effectively with Operations & Engineering Manager, Plant Mgrs & Site Teams.


• Travel required to UK & IRL Unilin sites on a regular basis to ensure projects remain on track.


• Travel to OEM & Unilin sites for project design & info sharing as and when required.


• Undertake any other tasks appropriate to the position, as requested by management.

What can you expect?

Unilin is a fast-growing, profitable and bustling group that is active internationally. Innovation is our driving force. Investing in people, technology and sustainable entrepreneurship is characteristic of our culture.

Unilin thrives thanks to a team of colleagues that pride themselves on professionalism and entrepreneurship. In exchange for your expertise, creativity and dynamism, Unilin offers an attractive salary supplemented with fringe benefits, career opportunities, challenges abroad and a wide range of training options.

Who are we?

Unilin is a worldwide leader in interior design and construction materials. Our floors, (decorative) panels, insulation solutions and technologies can be found in the homes and workplaces of millions of people and public spaces around the world.

Our team of 8600 passionate employees across 105 locations in multiple countries aims to improve people's quality of life by launching new innovations and constantly pushing boundaries. Our commitment to excellence and extensive know-how enable us to make beautiful, sustainable products of the highest quality. We are also proud to be a part of Mohawk Industries, the global market leader in flooring with a $11.6 billion turnover and 41,000 employees.