Project Manager – Luton, Bedfordshire, to £45K + benefits
As Project Manager, you will directly contribute to operational excellence by supporting the successful delivery of all projects on time and in full, on budget and in line with customer expectations.
What you will do:
• Manage a portfolio of projects monitoring progress, budget, and risk, liaising with Operational Management to ensure the co-ordination of internal, supply chain and subcontract activities in support of delivery to the agreed contract schedule and budget.
• Monitor project performance against contract plan and budget taking appropriate action to ensure the company delivers on time and achieves the expected margins.
• Identify and assess contract risks/opportunities and manage appropriate mitigating actions.
• Regularly report contract status and assist with formal contract reviews as prescribed in the milestone schedule.
• Lead post-contract reviews and ‘lessons learnt’ to provide feedback to sales, engineering, purchasing and production as a basis for improving the products and services offered to clients, identifying, and realising cost reduction opportunities for future contract delivery.
• Contribute to the development of standardised processes and tools for the management of projects to ensure consistency and quality in the production and delivery of the product.
• Support bid compilation by evaluating compliance, risk, and project planning issues. Establish the framework and planning for project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all client specifications and relevant industry standards.
What you will need
• Degree/Advanced/Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering, Project Management and/or equivalent job experience
• 5+ years of work experience in project management at a manufacturing site
• UK Passport holder (dual nationality permitted).
• Strong project and risk management skills and knowledge
• PRINCE2® Practitioner, APM PMQ or equivalent would be desirable
All candidates must be able to prove that they have the right to work in the UK.
APPLY NOW for the Project Manager job in Luton, Bedfordshire. Send your CV to janet@bluegateconsulting.co.uk, or call Janet Marsh on 01582 329992 for further information.
