Project Manager

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join great team in an established family-owned business in Leeds. Our client is a leading manufacturer and supplier of electrical power distribution equipment and pioneers of super low loss amorphous transformer technology.

The Role:

The role will be responsible for the timely delivery of energy infrastructure equipment and site service projects.

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• Responsible for creating programme of works for site related contracts.
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• Customer progress meetings
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• Proactively managing end-to-end project/change implementation within defined timelines and budgets, covering all facets of implementation, ensuring that project objectives are achieved
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• Customer progress meetings, attend both on and off site or via Teams dependant on client requirements
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• Review and identify project risks and plan mitigations.
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• Proactive management of the financial performance of the contract/project against target.
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• Production of contract/project relevant documentation.
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• Organise and plan sub-contractors
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• Organise and plan warranty reworks
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• Monitor status of major bought out equipment items and liaise with supply chain management for delivery to schedule.
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• Review and approval of contract design drawings produced by Engineering department and issue to client
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• Proactively monitor and drive manufacturing completion to achieve client satisfaction and maintain contract milestones, including factory acceptance testing, delivery and site services, where required.
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• Act as primary point of contact and interface with the client via meetings, e-mail, telephone and site surveys when necessary. Represent the client requirements internally with Engineering, Production, Test, Contracts Administration, Procurement, Quality and Finance to co-ordinate smooth progress of the contract to completion.
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• Management, preparation and planning of FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) procedures including attendance
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• Preparation of RAMS and all site related documentation
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• Prepare site material and review Site Reports
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• Attend all relevant meetings, including pre and post job site visit and audits
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• Supporting CPDs and Sales tendering
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Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

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• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role
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• Minimum of ONC in Electrical Engineering or similar to demonstrate technical knowledge is essential.
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• Technical and/or practical knowledge specifically related to energy infrastructure including transformers and switchgear is desirable
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• Experience in defining, managing and delivering equipment projects, programmes and portfolios to a varied client base
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• Expertise in multiple planning management and control disciplines
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• Fully conversant with risk and opportunity management including associated methodologies
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• Experience working within the manufacturing/engineering sectors preferably transformers.
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• Understanding of relevant HSE legislation for workplace and construction site working. Preferably experienced in Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS) development and/or use.
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• Experience of in the co-ordination of FAT
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• Understanding of the impact of current legislation such as CDM as it relates to product design. (Technical & Design support will be provided as necessary) Desirable.
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• I.T. literate with the MS product suite and ideally experienced using Progress software.
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• Strong communication/people skills
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• Current driving licence and access to a car
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Salary and benefits:

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• Salary negotiable dependent on experience
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• 25 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays
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• Company Profit Share Scheme
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• Healthcare & Wellbeing scheme
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• Employee Benefit programme
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• Pension
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• EV salary sacrificeand EV on-site charging
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• Parking on site
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