Project Manager - Central Engineering

We are looking for an organised Project Manager to join our Central Engineering Team.

About the role

To drive the effective selection, scoping and delivery of the Capital Expenditure across the group, the execution of projects between £500k - £20m to the defined timescale and budget, managing an overall project portfolio of 1 in case of a large project, up to 3-5 if smaller. A major aspect of the role will be scoping and developing Strategic projects which will require working with Leadership across the Business.

It is expected that the holder of the role will work to Best Practice methods within the Forterra Project Methodology and enforce equipment and behaviour standards.

The role will require close working with the management of a range of sites across the business to safely and successfully complete projects and maximise the benefit to the business of the investments.

Key Responsibilities

To ensure all sites are operating within the required legal and best practice framework laid out by the company. This should be achieved by:

• Insisting on and delivering safe projects with impeccable working practices
• Reporting on and auditing on site activities and taking corrective action should it be required
• Ensuring all statutory requirements and best practice is used
• Close collaboration with the Management of each site to develop a realistic Capital plan
• Obtain quotations for the projects above £500k and develop coherent capital applications which represent best value and clearly define and evidence payback where applicable.
• Use of best practice project management techniques and the standard Forterra Project Methodology within the department Smartsheets portal to control project safety, spend and progress.
• Closely control expenditure through the JOEdwards ERP system, including raising POs and GRNs
• Compile monthly FPMS reports for major projects and update overall project timelines and expenditure.
• Use the multi-site position to spread Best Practice across the plants, leverage the overall spend and identify opportunities for standardisation
• Engage with the FPMS process in each plant so that the links between the capital projects and plant needs/successes are seamless
• Clearly account for time and expenses to each individual project monthly.
• Undertake risk assessments and carry out HSEQ audits as required
• Ensure all projects are compliant with the relevant COM regulations.
• Lead by example in encouraging safety, teamwork, flexibility, and a culture of continuous improvement.

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience of large projects (£1m+) within an industrial environment, preferably within FMCG, Automotive or Heavy industry.
• Demonstrable strong drive to meet targets and move projects forwards in challenging circumstances
• Experienced in preparing and implementing project plans across business segments.
• Ability to produce executive reports to demonstrate project progress and advise on pinch points

Management/ Leadership Skills

• Confidence, composure and creditability to work with all levels of the business,
• Ability to influence outcomes in multi faceted and cross functional projects
• Naturally inquisitive nature, able to challenge and push projects forwards
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically
• Ability to use numerical techniques to analyse existing and designed production environments.
• Proactive, personable and self-motivated
• Hands‑on IT skills including good reporting skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Travel

• 1 - 3 days per week depending on work assignments

We don’t expect you to tick every box. If you bring the mindset, curiosity and drive to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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