Project Manager in London

With over 1,400 employees and over 2,700 airports in over 175 countries, ADB SAFEGATE is dedicated to making air travel safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly. With our innovative Airside 4.0 solutions, we help turn airports into smart airports, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the passenger experience.

We are seeking a Project Manager based in Slough, United Kingdom, to be part of a global journey with ADB SAFEGATE. You will support the management of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. They will be an integral part of our team by being a great communicator, working effectively with others, and meeting scheduled task completion dates.

You will make an impact by:

• Working with cross-functional teams to facilitate project execution and manage customer deliverables.
• Collaborating between customers, operations, supply chain, and engineering to develop an overall project plan that best supports our customer expectations.
• Identifying issues that may affect the planned results and making recommendations for resolution.
• Serving as a supporting customer point of contact during post-contract award through to delivery, including answering questions and providing updates on delivery and product questions while building strong working relationships for future business growth.

We offer you a dynamic and inspiring role representing a global & industry-leading company. As a Project Manager, you plan and support the deployment of solutions & services that make a lasting contribution to airport performance. In this position, your contacts will include customers, end airports, sub-contractors, suppliers, and internal teams.

As a Project Manager, you shall be a key stakeholder within our team handling projects and service work. You participate from the start, together with functional teams, in the initial handover meetings to gain an understanding of the projects, their scope, and requirements. The role will involve inputting required hardware orders, consulting with the supply chain, and following the progress of assigned project orders within our ERP systems, as well as supporting the administrative requirements of the department.

Key responsibilities include:

• Knowledge of project financial forecasting & reporting.
• Maintaining customer records and coordinating required documents, submittals, past dues, and delivery schedules.
• Maintaining active security clearances as required.
• Defining and managing your own deadlines commitments.
• Managing document control within the internal UK SharePoint site.
• Coordinating the efforts of team members and 3rd party contractors to deliver projects according to plan.
• Handling and managing customer claims.
• Supporting the HSE requirements of the UK Branch (toolbox talk, training matrix, site paperwork, and renewals of accreditations).
• Engaging with wider business functional team members (i.e. finance, service techs, supply chain, contractors, and system engineering) to obtain data for weekly internal compliance monitoring.
• Coordinating and managing customer projects, ensuring all project requirements are met according to contractual conditions and customer satisfaction.
• Maximising profit by identifying cost reduction opportunities and revenue increase possibilities within the project.
• Reporting to the Head of Projects and Service, providing details about implemented activities, including financial and estimates for successful project completion.

Skills and Competences:

• Ability to communicate results and issues status effectively (written and verbal).
• Ability to work effectively across teams and with external partners.
• Preferred experience in a customer-facing role.
• Good knowledge of MS Office packages & project management software.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations and experience in implementing safe systems of work including Risk & Method statements.
• English proficiency is necessary.
• Ability to interpret common product information such as equipment datasheets.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and initiatives of moderate complexity.
• 5 years of experience in an engineering project delivery environment, with at least 2-3 years in a Project Manager capacity.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a similar associated qualification in a relevant field – Project Management Certification is a plus.
• Experience in claim management.
• Detailed knowledge of Airport Business in general and/or Airfield/Gate Business is a plus.
• Experience in Bid & Estimation management is a plus.
• Experience in networking/servers is a plus.
• Full UK driving licence.

Your primary location will be based from our Langley, Slough UK Office with a balance of remote working. Some travel and overnight stays may be required for site meetings. We offer an exciting, fast-paced working environment, where you can make a tangible impact and hone your skills. Of course, this is accompanied by an attractive salary package with fringe benefits and an amazing team of colleagues!

ADB SAFEGATE is an equal opportunity employer. ADB SAFEGATE does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of characteristics protected by law, including but not limited to, race, colour, age, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation in completing this application or during the interview, please contact our Human Resources Department.