Field Service Project Manager

Overview

Office based in Rochester, Kent, with occasional travel within the UK. The TSS (Technical Safety Services) Family of Companies is one of the largest independent laboratory and hospital service providers with locations across the United States and United Kingdom. Our customers include leading life sciences and healthcare companies and renowned research institutions. We are a leading provider of environmental monitoring solutions, testing, calibration and certification services for controlled environments, medical gas systems, and laboratory instrumentation. Our Family of Companies includes Technical Safety Services (TSS), Evergreen Medical Services (EMS), Cornerstone Commissioning, and Clean Air Technologies (CAT). In 2024, Clean Air Technologies Ltd in the UK was purchased and integrated into Technical Safety Services (TSS). Clean Air Technologies was established in 1998 and is one of the largest Cleanroom and Containment facility certification companies in the UK. TSS ensures the equipment our customers use to keep their employees and products safe is in full working order. We are the leading provider of testing and certification services for cleanrooms, fume hoods, biological safety cabinets, and other controlled environment equipment. Working at our customers\' facilities, TSS employees are key enablers – helping ensure safety, accuracy, and compliance in some of the leading laboratories in the United States and the UK.

We are rapidly growing and looking for additional passionate and talented employees to join our team and partner with our customers who are doing dramatic work focused on improving the human condition. How will you make an impact?

Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Coordination: Assist in defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables; gather project requirements and expectations; support in developing project plans, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Project Execution: Work closely with project teams to execute project tasks according to the established plan; monitor project progress and track milestones to ensure timely completion; assist in resolving issues, risks, and conflicts during project execution.
• Team Collaboration: Coordinate activities and communication among project team members; foster a collaborative environment to encourage teamwork and knowledge sharing; support in conducting team meetings, workshops, and training sessions as required.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes; generate regular progress reports for stakeholders; assist in evaluating project outcomes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Quality Assurance: Assist in ensuring that project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations; participate in QA activities such as reviews, inspections, and testing.
• Risk Management: Assist in identifying project risks and developing mitigation strategies; monitor and evaluate risks throughout the project lifecycle, escalating issues as necessary; coordinate with IT to define system requirements, test, deploy, and adopt system changes.
• Risk Assessment & Method Statements: Produce risk assessments and method statements where required and review those submitted by subcontractors.
• Quotations: Produce quotations for new opportunities; produce work packages to obtain costs from suppliers and review proposals to ensure they meet project expectations.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor\'s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or other related field. 0–2 years of Mechanical, Electrical, or HVAC experience, or other relevant experience. A combination of education, experience and training may meet requirements. Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years of project management, HVAC or construction related experience.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• A levels in mathematics, biology and physics desirable. Project Management qualification: external (e.g., IPMA, APM, PMI, Prince 2 - desirable).
• Job Specific Requirements: Full UK driving licence; regular criminal records check required for client sites.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; excellent organizational skills; strong verbal and written communication; ability to work effectively in a team; eagerness to learn; proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Salary range of £32,794 - £43,725 annually, depending on experience (salary determined by qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, internal equity, and industry data).
• 23 days holiday? plus bank holidays. (Note: retain original holiday provision if applicable; adjusted to 22 days if required.)
• Company pension plan.
• Medicash plan providing cashback on day-to-day health treatments.
• Necessary training to achieve a Professional Project Management certification (e.g., PRINCE2).
• Fully expensed Company Car, Laptop, and Company Phone.

Education and Experience: 0–2 years of Mechanical, Electrical, or HVAC experience, or other relevant experience. A combination of education, experience and training may meet requirements.

Note: This job description outlines the primary duties and qualifications expected of a Project Manager. Responsibilities may vary depending on the organization and specific projects assigned. Training and mentorship will be provided to support the candidate\'s professional development in project management. TSS Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity.

Equal opportunity employer statement and further information about work conditions may be included as needed in the final posting.