Overview

Due to expansion, we are currently recruiting for a Project Manager on behalf of a specialist company who design and build water and wastewater treatment equipment.

Operating for over 120 years, they are a well-respected name within the industry who continuously work to high standards to satisfy their client’s needs. They now have offices in over 5 countries including their UK office which is based near Rochdale.

The company manufacture a range of equipment including screw pumps, aerators, fine screens and screw turbines, and have installed thousands of these products.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Project Manager to join our team, taking full responsibility for projects and contract installations from handover to completion.  Projects involve a wide mix of mechanical and civil works, and you will be fully supported in understanding the technicalities of the sector.

Responsibilities

• Client communication – building strong relationships with clients, through face-to-face meetings, phone calls, and using email as appropriate
• Contract management – understanding and confirming scope of works, ensuring all timings, practicalities and changes are agreed with the client and documented, including prices for compensation events
• Project execution – plan and execute the project, organising resources, suppliers, and agreeing labour usage with the Operations Manager. Deliver the documentation package for each project, including Programme of Works, risk assessments/method statements and quality documents.
• Financial control – maintain oversight of project finances, delivery against budget costs, issuing out requests for invoices/applications to the Finance team.
• The role will involve travelling to sites in the UK for pre-start meetings and planning of works, which can include overnight stays periodically.

Skills & Qualifications

• Preferably Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or similar.
• Ability to manage technical details in contracts (experience in NEC3/4 ideal but not essential)
• Close attention to detail, identifying points of risk / uncertainty, and ensuring these get clarified and resolved.
• Full UK Driving License.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and suppliers.

Note:- Apex Engineering are acting as an Employment Agency.