Engineering Project Manager

Position: Engineering Project Manager
Salary: £45,000 – £60,000
We do not offer Sponsorship or work visas.
Company Overview
Labman Automation is an award-winning company in North Yorkshire that designs and manufactures bespoke robotic automation systems for a wide range of laboratory, medical and industrial industries across the world.
We\’re a company that prides itself on building strong relationships with our customers and meeting their technological challenges. Our purpose is to enable a world where science is not limited by technology. Our philosophy of engineering excellence is achieved through self-discipline with supportive leadership, sustainable partnerships, and openness. Our company structure encourages involvement and accountability from everyone. This is driven forward with kindness, humour & enthusiasm. This is driven by our core values & behaviours which underpin everything we do:
In it together – Being a team; a community of mutual support
Excellence – Working & delivering at the very highest quality
Humility – Respecting yourself and others
Sustainability – Recognition that we have an impact on our planet, our company and our community
Fun – Enjoyment in your work
Job Opportunity
Due to continued growth, Labman is looking to hire an experienced, enthusiastic, professional, hands-on Engineering Project Manager to deliver turnkey projects of up to £3m to our clients worldwide. They will successfully manage teams of like-minded engineers to ensure projects are delivered to an exceptional standard, on budget and on time. The projects are varied and at times challenging, but you will have the support and input from an experienced Labman team.
They will also facilitate and mentor the internal development of Labman employees in alignment with sustainability and expected future growth demands.
What the Job Involves
This role is for an experienced Project manager, the projects you manage will vary in application and complexity. Depending on the scale of the jobs undertaken there will be times when you are managing multiple projects and teams. Your involvement will span the full project lifecycle from initial conception to successful delivery and continued support.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
Working closely with customers to understand initial requirements and develop initial proposals and costings
Maintain a strong focus on priorities, holding others to account and swiftly respond to changing requirements
Act as a role model by bringing positivity and a proactive approach to engineering
Actively promote knowledge and resource sharing with peers and others within the business
Organising projects by identifying short-term and long-range issues; preparing and maintaining project plans, cost estimates, and required resources
Work collaboratively with customers to manage, monitor and deliver against commitments
Develop robust business cases, with fully costed options identifying clear policy/technical advantages and/or returns on investment to assist decision making
The role is based in our North Yorkshire office but will require international travel from time to time
Essential Capabilities
Bachelors or Masters Degree (or equivalent) in engineering discipline (Mechanical, electrical or software)
Minimum of 2 years\’ experience within project management
Proven history of delivering projects successfully though the full life cycle on time, within budget and scope.
Experience in developing detailed project plans and organising resource availability and allocation
Experience working in a multi-disciplinary engineering & design environment
A passion for understanding and solving complex engineering problems in a team environment
Excellent communication skills
Must be able to inspire and motivate a team and demonstrate strong influencing skills.
Desirable skills / experience
Solidworks or similar CAD package
Working on projects to ISO13485 or ISO9001 standards
Strong understanding on machine safety and compliance standards
Experience delivering automation or robotics projects
Experience managing projects under a GMP framework
Active contribution to community or social activities
Company Benefits:
33 days annual holiday (raising to 38 over 5 years) inc. public holidays.
5% employer pension paid on full salary
Aviva Health care
Travel opportunities in various roles
Enhanced maternity Pay (long service applicable)
Enhanced Paternity leave
CPD support and annual subscription to appropriate body covered.
Free inhouse gym, squash, bouldering wall, and countless clubs
Benefits:
Company pension
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
On-site gym
Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person