Project Manager

Monitor project progress and performance, resolving issues, managing change control and ensuring key milestones are achieved.

Oversee site activities including installation, commissioning, snagging and final project handover, ensuring a smooth transition into business-as-usual operations.

Provide clear and regular reporting on project status, expenditure, timelines, risks, issues and key performance indicators to relevant stakeholders.

Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors, ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Conduct post-project reviews to ensure lessons are captured, benefits are realised and investment objectives have been achieved.

Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve project delivery, processes and return on investment.

Person Specification

Proven experience successfully delivering CAPEX or capital investment projects, ideally within a manufacturing, engineering, retail or similarly complex environment.

Strong project management skills, with experience managing projects from concept through to implementation and handover.

Strong understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, risk management and change control.

Experience managing procurement, contractors, suppliers and external partners.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across different functions and levels of an organisation.

Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and competing deadlines simultaneously.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving project risks and issues.

Commercially aware, with a clear understanding of cost control, value for money and delivering measurable project benefits.

Confident working in a live operational environment and able to balance project delivery with operational requirements.

Strong leadership skills, with the ability to bring people together around a common objective and maintain momentum through challenging projects.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and concise project reporting.

Proficiency with project management, planning and reporting tools.

A relevant project management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM, PMP or equivalent would be desirable, but relevant experience will be considered.