Project Manager in England

Job Purpose

Working in support of the Head of Projects to manage, execute and deliver projects to the business needs. The Project Manager is expected to look after all aspects of project delivery using the approved Business Lifecycle Processes from initial set up to close out and lessons learned, with support from the business where necessary. This includes management of elements not carried out directly by the Project function and coordinating with other departments (Engineering, Production, etc) to ensure delivery requirements are achieved. The role is to ensure projects and department activity aligns with the strategic aims of the business.

Job Activities

• Managing Projects throughout the Project Lifecycle to agreed Quality, Cost and Delivery Targets
• Managing and Reporting of Project Status and Milestone activities to the Head of Projects and to the wider business
• Working with the business to support Project activities on tenders and quotes as necessary
• Commercial awareness and execution of projects to the best advantage of the business, including robust contract variation control
• Identification and Management of Risks and Issues in an appropriate manner using the approved Risk and Issue Management process
• Generation of accurate project plans that ensure alignment with project scope, customer deliverables and business capacity
• Clear Identification of all project deliverables for both internal and external stakeholders, including scheduling progress meetings throughout the life of the project
• Understanding of project deliverables and business processes to ensure delivery of projects, including working with Project team and other departments to ensure delivery on time, within budget and to the correct quality levels
• Working with the business to ensure that correct resources and suppliers are onboard to ensure right first time delivery, within the necessary budgets and quality requirements
• Financial control – understanding and setting up project budgets, feeding into the ERP system, invoice control and cash flow reporting
• Responsible for setting and achieving stated project margin
• Ensuring project milestones / invoices are submitted timely and with the appropriate documentation
• Managing projects using the business lifecycle processes, through the business lifecycle gates and project processes
• Maintaining regular project progress meetings and timely project reporting as agreed with and to the customer
• Taking responsibility for all aspects of project performance and compliance, including adherence to project budget, delivery and quality requirements, whilst ensuring the final deliverable is complete to customer specification, and accompanied with the appropriate project and compliance documentation
• Maintaining an approved file structure in support of Project Lifecycle Management
• Ensuring detailed communications are placed and maintained to support the project, including action trackers, minutes of meetings and documentation control as necessary
• Carrying out lessons learnt activities to ensure continuous improvement of project processes and business deliverables
• Other duties that may be required from time to time

Strong team working ethic and leadership skills, able to contribute to a dynamic group, working under own initiative. Good communicator (written and oral). Strong health, safety, environmental and operational management, and an ability to motivate people for all aspects of the business to fulfil both business and project requirements. Work to attain optimum performance within the Project Team and associated areas of responsibility. Maximise the use of Cullum management control and IT systems to ensure accurate and auditable project control.

For information on signature authorisations that may be applicable to this role, please refer to department manager. Promote and represent the Company when required, always setting a good personal example. Take all possible and reasonable steps to create a harmonious working environment using effective communication and team working techniques. Be aware of, and adhere to Company policies and procedures, including but not limited to the Health, Safety, Welfare, Environmental & Quality policies and procedures and the Employee Handbook. Undertake duties as may be required within capabilities consistent with the Terms and Conditions of employment and responsibilities in accordance with UK and EC Laws. Undertake tasks and responsibilities assigned by line manager. Travel overseas will be required in this role.

Education and Qualifications

Essential: HNC qualified or equivalent. Desirable: HND or higher qualified; Formal Project Management qualification (e.g., Prince II or APMP) or familiar with the defined processes.

Knowledge and Experience

Experience of delivering M&E design, manufacture and install projects within Energy, Nuclear, Petrochemical, Aerospace or similar industries, demonstrable experience of working to cost, timescale and quality constraints. Project Management and relevant engineering discipline background. Desirable: Gas Turbine knowledge; Fabrication / manufacturing project management; Industry experience.

Technical Knowledge & Ability

Essential and desirable skills refer to the Competency Matrix. Please refer to the Safety Critical Matrix.

Skills

• Good communication and organisation skills, ability to confidently present and negotiate with customers and internal stakeholders
• Strong knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc)
• Be technically and numerically competent, with an analytical approach
• Commercial Knowledge / awareness
• Be able to communicate effectively at all levels, both verbally and in writing
• Be able to demonstrate effective organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet customer deadlines
• Management and people skills

Desirable: Clear understanding of the capabilities of Primavera P3e, Microsoft Project or Asta project planning software would be beneficial.

Attitude

Commitment to always providing a professional service. Commitment to working with Cullum to ensure the ethical and long-term stability of the Company. Commitment to self development and to the development of others.

Other

Out of hours and overseas working may be necessary to meet customer demands and deadlines. Full UK Driving Licence.

Act In Line With Cullum Key Values

• Caring for our people, customers, and partners
• Honesty – Being open and accurate
• Accountability – Own the issue and provide solutions
• Teamwork – Working together for a common goal