Project Manager

Project Manager
Location: Norwich
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience

37.5-hour working week: Monday to Thursday 8:00–16:45 and Friday 8:00–12:30.

Position 1 Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our client, a growing engineering and manufacturing company based in Norwich. Due to an increasing order book, this is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated Projects team and take ownership of customer projects from initial order through to successful completion.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and organising resources, managing customer relationships, monitoring project progress and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Take ownership of projects from tender through to successful completion.
  • Act as the key link between customers and internal operations, ensuring clear communication and strong project delivery.
  • Plan resources, manage timelines and budgets, and proactively resolve issues to keep projects on track.
  • Develop and manage project programmes, tracking progress against key milestones and customer requirements.
  • Lead internal and customer meetings, including progress reviews and witness testing.
  • Monitor project performance, budgets and risks, providing clear and timely updates to management and customers.
  • Identify and address contractual, commercial and delivery issues before they impact the project.
  • Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales and other departments to ensure projects are delivered efficiently.
  • Ensure projects meet company Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement across project processes and delivery.

Requirements:

  • HND or Degree qualified in Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience in a Project Management role, ideally within an engineering environment.
  • Strong understanding of Project Management principles, planning and delivery.
  • Commercial awareness and knowledge of the Oil & Gas and Defence sectors.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.
  • Proactive, commercially aware and confident in making decisions and resolving issues.
  • Strong attention to detail with a proven ability to deliver projects through to completion.
  • Comfortable working under pressure and challenging constructively when required.

Desirable:

  • PRINCE2 or similar Project Management qualification.
  • Experience within an engineering manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of Rotating Electrical Machines.
  • Experience within the Oil & Gas or Defence sectors.
  • A track record of improving processes and project delivery.

Benefits:

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Flexible start time.
  • Life Assurance – 4x annual salary.
  • Workplace pension and salary sacrifice scheme.
  • Company sick pay scheme.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Long Service Awards.
  • Ongoing professional development and training, with strong support for employee development and career progression.

Please contact Aiste on 01493738276

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This position is not eligible for sponsorship with this company.

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