Engineering Project Manager

Vacancy Title: Engineering Project Manager

Vacancy Location: Ellesmere Port

Engagement Type: 12-month FTC

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an Engineering Project Manager to join our Design and Technical team at our RFD Beaufort Division based in Ellesmere Port.

This family is responsible for creating everything from the initial concept to the final design of our products. They develop ideas for new products and prototypes, as well as evolving the design details of established ranges. They deeply understand the safety needs of our customers and deliver innovation that captures our design strategy and brand values. They integrate innovative functional solutions with world-class creativity to support Survitec’s vision to become the most trusted provider of safety services.

This role manages the design engineering process for a highly specialised Survitec product set, providing the highest level of engineering subject matter expertise to drive forward product development and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads allocated projects according to accepted methodology, ensuring appropriate governance is applied and performance metrics identified, monitored and reported to ensure adequate progress at all stages of the project lifecycle and within individual contract terms.
• Documents a clearly defined project scope and performance metrics; creates workable project plans; identifies and secures the resources necessary for successful delivery.
• Manages project schedule and work breakdown structure; tracks and manages delivery metrics, providing assurance that intended outcomes are achieved; coordinates and supervises activities relating to major contracts.
• Establishes and maintains governance arrangements for the delivery of allocated projects, identifies risks and communicates progress to relevant stakeholders, governance boards and identified external partners.
• Ensures effective and complete project documentation; agrees the monitoring and reporting heartbeat for each project and delivers accurate and timely updates on project progress to relevant governance board(s). Identifies when the project is off track or likely to become off track, reporting the situation openly and honestly and identifying appropriate remedial action.
• Identifies, tracks and manages project risk, communicating the impact of risk on cost, quality and delivery schedule.
• Supports production of commercial proposals, bids and quotes, including selection of suitable sub-contractors, equipment suppliers and equipment.
• Reviews contract specifications, terms and conditions to identify costs and prepare budgets for all allocated projects; manages costs to budget for all allocated projects.
• Provides technical subject matter expertise to interpret and apply policy and regulatory requirements to ensure product set keeps pace with legislation, guidance and best practice; monitors the impact of market and product developments, ensuring design remains commercially successful.
• Recommends changes to policies, processes, standards and practices that would improve operational performance or commercial viability.
• Understands, upholds and contributes to creating a safety-first culture.
• Develops own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gains or maintains external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfil personal potential. Maintains an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Skills

• Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Plans and prioritises work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Operates effectively, even when things are uncertain, or the way forward is unclear.
• Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance company goals.
• Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.
• Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.
• Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders.

Experience And Qualification

Educated to University / Post-graduate masters degree level.

3-6 years of wide and deep general experience of providing expert engineering competence.

1-3 years managerial experience.

About You

You will have the opportunity to develop in your role and feel proud of the work you do. Working at Survitec is fast paced but incredibly rewarding.

This is not just another job; this is your career.

Why You Should Work for Us

• 33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Company Anniversary Holiday Benefit
• Excellent enhanced maternity & paternity package
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Training & Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme.

Who are Survitec and what do we do?

Survitec are the world’s largest survival technology provider. For over 166 years, we have been protecting lives in the air, on land and at sea, through the design, manufacture, and servicing of Survival Technology.

Today, we are a global community of 3,000 professionals with presence in 96 countries partnering with our customers to provide innovative solutions that reduce risk and help keep you safe.

That’s why the world’s leading maritime, defence & government, energy and aerospace organisations trust us when it matters most and why we have been awarded the Gold Award by the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

How To Apply

Please note, we do not accept direct applications via email nor do we accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies.

Survitec is an equal opportunities employer. Our diverse global workforce protects lives, every single day. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture where our people feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Because, to provide service and excellence to our customers we must mirror their diversity. But more importantly because it is the right thing to do.

At Survitec, we want you to have the best possible interview experience with us and we are also committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are happy to make any necessary accommodations to ensure you can showcase your skills to the best of your ability, should you require any reasonable adjustments, please don’t hesitate to let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr