Ref: PTR13/ 791
Location: Northamptonshire
Description: Experience Project Manager with demonstrable experience in the automation and materials handling solutions sector required for European Market leader.
Salary: to £50k plus generous benefits scheme and vehicle
Our client is recognized as one of the UK’s market leaders in the area of automated materials handling solutions, and as a result of continued success and a planned program of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and self motivated Project Manager to complement their established and successful team. Reporting to the Head of Projects, the successful candidate will manage the overall execution of small to medium size projects through all phases from “commitment” to successful handover to support, and also support the bid phase of the project as “Project Manager Designate”.
Tasked with a wide range of activities and responsibilities, the successful candidate will ensure that all projects are initiated in accordance with the companies Stage-Gate methodology, ensuring that all aspects of the project are executed in a safe manner and comply to all statutory requirements, and will manage all elements of the project delivery for a given project, to scope, schedule and cost, agreeing any changes with the customer and control project costs and forecasts to ensure on time within budget delivery including all elements of supply.
You will both create and maintain an integrated project implementation schedule and provide direction, motivation and decision support to project staff, whilst establishing and maintaining productive business relationships with all levels of suppliers and customers. You will provide informal weekly and formal monthly internal reports on progress and where necessary formal progress reports to clients, and will ensure the company standard process for Action Management is followed whilst leading risk management workshops to identify risks and opportunities and manage the risks in line with company standards.
To be considered for this varied, challenging and extremely rewarding role, you will be able to demonstrate previous proven success in project management of capital equipment projects. Ideally you will be based within commuting distance of the Northamptonshire office, however, consideration will be given to exceptional candidates from further afield. Regular travel to project sites within the UK is a requirement of this position thus a full driving license is essential. Experience with MS Project and of basic contract terms and conditions will also prove advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a stable and progressive environment in an internationally renowned organisation. If you believe you possess the relevant skills and experience for the position and wish to be considered, in the first instance send a copy of your cv to
