Project Manager in Slough

The Slough location is home to the UK Sales Organisation, along with various regional and corporate functions. This results in a wide variety of roles and functions working from the office. The UK Sales Organisation collaborates with the Product Business Units to sell products to a diverse range of customers, including Lighting, Fire, Security, Power Quality, Power Distribution, and Industrial Controls.

The primary function of the Project Manager role is to deliver assigned projects on behalf of the UK&I Project Team Manager within agreed cost, quality, and time parameters, while ensuring full compliance with contractual obligations and the Eaton Code of Ethics. The role requires ownership of the complete project delivery lifecycle, from handover through to final completion and cash collection, while maintaining strong relationships with Eaton’s key clients.

The Project Manager is also responsible for:

• Leading the resolution of project challenges to achieve on-time delivery to the required quality standards.
• Supporting the achievement of the Eaton Profit Plan through accurate forecasting and risk mitigation.
• Acting as a professional and positive advocate for both the client and Eaton at all times.
• Managing projects within Eaton’s contracted scope of work, generating change orders, and improving project margins.
• Accurately forecasting and reporting revenue and resource requirements.
• Identifying, assessing, logging, and escalating risks early (commercial, technical, scope, and schedule) and managing those risks throughout the project delivery cycle.
• Managing the technical aspects of projects to meet contract requirements and client quality expectations.
• Controlling scope creep, managing RFIs, obtaining client approval of drawings, RAMS, and quality check/test documents, compiling snag lists, and ensuring full resolution of snags.
• Managing project timelines for products, services, documentation, and quality to achieve on-time completion.
• Using Eaton and supplier resources efficiently to reduce costs while maintaining on-time completion.
• Maintaining technical familiarity with the Eaton product range and using this knowledge effectively with clients.
• Continually seeking ways to improve business processes, upgrade existing methods, deploy new initiatives, and recommend innovative solutions based on analysis and client trends.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or HND/HNC level qualification or equivalent experience in electrical engineering.
• CSCS, SMSTS required - can be provided.
• 3+ years experience in a similar Project Manager Role.

Skills:

• Proven Project Management experience and skills, including formal certification: PMP/CAPM Certification or Prince 2 equivalent.
• Knowledge and understanding of CDM Regulations.
• Strong attention to detail while balancing various activities and competing demands.
• Good practical knowledge of MV switchgear, UPS systems, LV switchgear, Transformers, BMS/SCADA systems, Energy Storage.
• Excellent skills in using Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent leadership skills and experience of working with customers is critical.
• English language skills (written and spoken) are essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and show a high level of composure.

What we offer:

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model for the right candidate - minimum of 2-3 days on site per week.
• A company culture committed to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability.
• Annual mentoring programme, Eaton University, and a robust reward and recognition framework.
• Ongoing learning and global career development opportunities, including internal mobility.
• Comprehensive induction support and a well-structured onboarding experience.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.