At Denchi, we offer an environment where your talents will be nurtured, and your ideas will have a real impact. Denchi has 20 years of expertise in designing and manufacturing batteries from our base in Thurso, Scotland, we proudly serve blue chip customers in defence, security, aerospace, oil and gas, and renewables markets.
As we enter an exciting period of growth, we are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team. This is a varied role at the heart of our operations, leading cross-functional projects while taking responsibility for customer relationships and delivery commitments. You will work closely with customers, production, planning and engineering to keep projects and orders on track, resolve issues and deliver a reliable, predictable and high-quality service.
We’re looking for an organised, proactive and customer-focused professional who enjoys getting things done and making things better.
Key Functions
- Managing projects from planning through to successful delivery
- Coordinating cross-functional teams, timelines, risks and actions
- Owning assigned customer relationships, communications, order progress and agreed delivery commitments
- Taking accountability for customer expectations, delivery risks, issue resolution and recovery actions
- Using operational data to identify risks and opportunities
- Driving continuous improvement across processes and systems
- Supporting effective change and evaluating its impact
- Acting as a key customer contact, following queries and commitments through to resolution
Core Skills and Experience
- Experience in operations, manufacturing planning, scheduling or supply chain
- Proven project management experience, ideally across multiple functions
- Strong communication, customer relationship and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to interpret data and turn it into clear actionsExperience leading teams and managing competing priorities
- Confidence using ERP/MRP systems, spreadsheets and project/workflow tools
- Strong problem-solving and organisational skills
Desirable Skills and Experience
- PRINCE2, APM, PMP or similar project management qualification
- Manufacturing or engineering experience
- Continuous improvement experience
- Customer service, account management or commercial experience
Benefits
In this role you will benefit from:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible parental and adoption policies
- Living wage employer
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Group Life Assurance Scheme
- Training & development budget
- Pension contribution
- 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
Relocation assistance is available for this role.
The local area
The Highlands and Islands of Scotland offers some truly amazing lifestyle opportunities including:
- Stunning scenery featuring iconic mountains and flat rolling moorlands right on your doorstep.
- The world famous Royal Dornoch golf course.
- An internationally recognised surf spot around the Thurso East reef with beautiful beaches and bays, wildlife, hills, and big skies.
- Friendly thriving communities.
- Excellent local transport links to surrounding areas, including Inverness.
Our culture
Each member of our team is encouraged by a working culture that offers empowerment, collaboration, and innovation to drive continuous improvement and outstanding engineered solutions.
If you join the team at Denchi you will be working and collaborating with exceptional people from a diverse range of disciplines and backgrounds, many of whom are specialists in their specific area of expertise and are passionate about what they do.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Here at Denchi, our people are at the heart of what we do, which is why we are committed to being an employer that allows our staff to bring their true selves to work each day. We understand that diversity is a key to success and that what makes each of us different, strengthens us.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive working environment where all qualified applications are welcomed regardless of gender, race, religion, age, socio-economic background, disability, sexual or gender orientation. It’s worth noting we are aligned with the armed forces covenant and that we value people for who they are and the contribution they make. We’re powering an inclusive future for all.
Right to Work and Visa Sponsorship
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be permitted to undertake this role. The company is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position, either at the point of appointment or during employment. Applicants must therefore have, and be able to maintain, the appropriate permission to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship from the Company.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will be required to undergo Baseline Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
Full time hours of work Monday - Friday 8am – 5pm, Friday 8am to 12.30pm
Project Manager in Thurso employer: Denchi Group
Denchi Group is an attractive employer due to its commitment to nurturing talent and providing a supportive work environment. Employees have the opportunity to engage with experienced colleagues and contribute to impactful projects. The company's focus on growth and development makes it an ideal place for those looking to build a career in project management.
