Project Manager

If you're used to managing a dozen small jobs at once, this probably isn't the role.We're looking for a Project Manager to take responsibility for the delivery of major engineered capital equipment projects within large industrial manufacturing environments.These are substantial, technically complex installations with long project lifecycles. You'll typically be focused on one major project at a time, taking real ownership of its successful delivery.The RoleYou'll oversee projects from the point they move into delivery through manufacture, installation, commissioning and final handover.That will include:Owning the project programme and key milestonesCoordinating engineering, manufacturing, suppliers and site activitiesManaging installation and commissioningActing as a key point of contact for the customerManaging contractors and specialist suppliersMonitoring costs, timescales, quality and project risksManaging changes and resolving issues as projects developEnsuring projects are delivered safely and to specificationThese aren't quick-turnaround machinery projects. Installations can be large, complex and long-term, forming part of major manufacturing and production facilities.Who We're Looking ForYou'll already have experience managing capital equipment or major engineering projects within industrial manufacturing.Your background could include:Heavy industrial equipmentProcess plantMechanical handling systemsProduction plant and machineryProcess equipmentTanks, vessels and pipeworkLarge-scale automated or engineered systemsWhat's important is the scale and complexity of the projects you've managed.You'll be comfortable dealing with engineers, contractors, suppliers and demanding industrial customers, and capable of keeping a substantial project moving when there are a lot of plates spinning.The OpportunityThis is a chance to manage proper engineering projects rather than a conveyor belt of small installations.You'll have ownership, technical complexity and the satisfaction of seeing a major piece of engineered plant go from project plan to a fully operational installation.