Project Manager - Manufacturing - Utilities

Project Manager - Manufacturing - Utilities

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Proactive Technical

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead exciting utilities expansion projects from design to commissioning at a manufacturing site.
  • Company: Join a leading manufacturer with a commitment to innovation and safety.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Fast-paced role with excellent career advancement potential.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in the manufacturing sector while managing cutting-edge projects.
  • Qualifications: Experience in project management within utilities or engineering, ideally with refrigeration systems.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

Our client, a leading manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a utilities expansion program at their manufacturing site. The projects are currently at the feasibility and design stage, focusing primarily on refrigeration and wastewater systems. The ideal Project Manager will have the capability to manage the projects through the full life cycle, from design and planning to commissioning and closeout, while ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Manage the full project lifecycle from feasibility and design through to commissioning and handover.
  • Oversee the refrigeration and wastewater expansion projects, ensuring technical, budgetary, and timeline objectives are met.
  • Ensure compliance with CDM (Construction Design and Management) regulations, coordinating with designers, contractors, and stakeholders to manage health and safety risks.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and contractors to ensure smooth project delivery.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, risk registers, and status reports.
  • Track project costs and ensure efficient allocation of resources.

Required Experience & Skills

  • Proven experience as a Project Manager, managing utilities/engineering projects in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Ideally some experience with refrigeration systems and wastewater utilities projects.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage projects through the full lifecycle.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification.
  • Engineering background in mechanical, chemical, or process engineering.

If this Project Manager role sounds right for you, contact Simon on 07799 866285 or email simon@proactiveglobal.com.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Project Manager - Manufacturing - Utilities employer: Proactive Technical

Proactive Global is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Aylesbury manufacturing plant where innovation meets opportunity. We prioritise employee growth through comprehensive training and development programmes, ensuring that our Project Managers are equipped to lead impactful projects in utilities expansion. With a strong commitment to health and safety, and a culture that values collaboration and diversity, we provide a rewarding workplace for those looking to make a meaningful contribution in the manufacturing sector.

Proactive Technical

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Proactive Technical Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Project Manager - Manufacturing - Utilities

Project Management
Utilities Engineering
Refrigeration Systems Knowledge
Wastewater Systems Knowledge
Stakeholder Management
Communication Skills
Leadership Skills