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Project Manager - Material Handling

Network IT Recruitment

Widnes

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 55,000

Full time

19 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Project Manager to lead exciting mechanical engineering projects. This role involves managing various projects, coordinating stakeholder activities, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. If you're passionate about mechanical engineering and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a forward-thinking organization where your expertise will drive successful project outcomes and contribute to innovative solutions in the manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

  • Experience managing mechanical engineering projects, especially in material handling.
  • Strong technical knowledge in mechanical engineering is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate stakeholder activities and maintain project schedules.
  • Manage budgets to ensure project margins are achieved.
  • Produce and update comprehensive project plans.

Skills

Project Management
Mechanical Engineering
Communication Skills
Risk Management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering Knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Project Manager to join our client, a reputable organisation in manufacturing. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a background in mechanical engineering to contribute to the successful delivery of technically challenging and rewarding projects.

Role
As a Project Manager, you will report to the Programme Director, you will be accountable for the delivery of a variety of projects and managing contractual relationships. You will coordinate stakeholder activities, maintain project schedules, and ensure deliverables meet high-quality standards. Your contributions will be essential in identifying and addressing risks, driving projects to completion within scope, budget, and timelines.

Responsibilities

  • Attend and document regular customer meetings.
  • Action all responsibilities agreed at said customer meetings.
  • Chair regular internal department meetings.
  • Produce, manage and update comprehensive Microsoft Project plans.
  • Manage budgets to ensure as-sold margins are achieved (at a minimum).
  • Delegate technical project tasks to Project Engineers.

Experience
The successful candidate will have credible experience managing mechanical engineering projects, specifically material handling or conveyance projects.

Key qualifications and attributes include:

  • Excellent mechanical engineering technical knowledge.
  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Electrical engineering would be highly desirable.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with a "lead by example" attitude.

Role: Project Manager
Location: Widnes
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

If you have a strong mechanical engineering background and a passion for delivering high-quality projects, apply now to join a forward-thinking and dynamic organisation.

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