Project Director

4 weeks ago


Newport, United Kingdom Alecto Recruitment Full time
Job Title: Project Manager

Our client, a leading Electrical and Mechanical Engineering contractor, is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to join their team.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multiple projects across the UK Water Industry, with values ranging from £1,000 to £500,000. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial aptitude, excellent organizational and time management skills, and the ability to effectively liaise with internal staff and external clients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage project feasibility, survey, project scoping, estimation, and design
  • Lead and manage mechanical engineering projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
  • Develop project plans, including timelines, resources, and budgets, and communicate these plans to stakeholders
  • Plan and purchase materials/sub-contractors as required
  • Plan resource availability and skills requirements, liaising with internal staff to secure multi-disciplined internal labor
  • Regular liaison with client representatives
  • Adjust project priorities and milestones based on the customer's changing needs
  • Provide regular feedback on operational issues/concerns to stakeholders and senior managers
  • Monitor project budgets and assist with data for commercial invoices
  • Participate in a call-out rota to cover clients' 24/7 reactive breakdowns
  • Plan and schedule resources to meet project goals
Requirements:
  • Electrical or Mechanical experience and qualifications
  • Industrial Controls and Telemetry experience
  • Computer literate/good IT skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects
  • HNC level of education as a minimum
  • UK driving license
  • Good organizational and time management skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Good budget management
  • Ability to negotiate commercially
  • Ability to work well with other teams within the company
What We Offer:

Our client offers a competitive salary of £50,000-£60,000 per annum, £200 a week standby (1 in 3), a vehicle, fuel card, and laptop.


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