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Project Manager

Luton
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Techniche Global are supporting an engineering company to appoint a Project Manager. You will directly contribute to operational excellence by supporting the successful delivery of all projects on time and in full, on budget and in line with customer expectations.
 
Salary:                  up to £50k
Location:               Luton – This role is 90% office based and 10% in the factory or visiting customers/suppliers sites.
Duration:               perm/ full-time
Requirements:     UK Passport holder (dual nationality is allowed but the first nationality must be British).
Key responsibilities:

Manage a portfolio of projects monitoring progress, budget, and risk, liaising with Operational Management to ensure the co-ordination of internal, supply chain and subcontract activities in support of delivery to the agreed contract schedule and budget.
Monitor project performance against contract plan and budget taking appropriate action to ensure the company delivers on time and achieves the expected
Identify and assess contract risks/opportunities and manage appropriate mitigating
Regularly report contract status and assist with formal contract reviews as prescribed in the milestone schedule.
Lead post-contract reviews and ‘lessons learnt’ to provide feedback to sales, engineering, purchasing and production as a basis for improving the products and services offered to clients, identifying, and realising cost reduction opportunities for future contract delivery.
Contribute to the development of standardised processes and tools for the management of projects within the Company to ensure consistency and quality in the production and delivery of the
Support bid compilation by evaluating compliance, risk, and project planning Establish the framework and planning for project delivery.
Ensure compliance with all client specifications and relevant industry Desired Qualifications and Experience:

Degree/Advanced/Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering, Project Management and/or equivalent job experience
5+ years of work experience in project management at a manufacturing site
UK Passport holder (dual nationality is allowed but the first nationality must be British).
Strong project and risk management skills and knowledge
Sound business judgement and decision-making capability
Team player with good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate confidently and persuasively with a wide variety of people

Dynamic and highly motivated
PRINCE2® Practitioner, APM PMQ or equivalent would be desirable   Why work for our Client?

Competitive compensation and benefits packages
Flexible working scheme
Excellent training and development opportunities
Generous annual leave and option to purchase additional holidays
Contributory pension plan with associated life assurance
Hybrid working policy for select roles
Recognition reward schemes
Healthcare scheme offering cash back on medical services (optician/dental etc.)
Virtual GP surgery and employee assistance programme
Cycle-to-work scheme
Range of employee discounts (including gyms, high street and online retailers)

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