Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager on behalf of a specialist utility services company who provide installation, maintenance, metering and billing services to customers throughout the Uk.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the management of all on-site works for a range of installation projects which will include the planning and scheduling of site activities and all required resources.

Role Description

• Responsible for project managing all on-site works, including scheduling of site activities and required resources (40+ projects concurrently).
• Overall project planning, ensuring systems (Job Watch, Sage, etc) are being appropriately used to their full potential.
• Ensuring all equipment and services are correctly invoiced and stock levels remain under control and engineers have the correct equipment.
• Ensuring planned and reactive maintenance contracts are completed on time and all billable work is pre- authorised and invoiced.
• Ensure Clients are kept updated with respect to progress, performance, financials, etc and ensure critical milestones are appropriately escalated.
• Ensure projects are being closed out correctly (everything invoiced and snags communicated) and being handed over correctly to the Mobilisation team.
• Conduct an end of project review and lessons learnt with the Delivery team e.g assess profitability, performance and opportunities to improve.
• Day to day management of the support and field-based teams, ensuring they remain well motivated, arrive at work on time, manage sickness, performance reviews, etc.
• Identify and procure appropriate installation sub-contractors where necessary, ensuring that the business achieves best value from the market.
• Responsible for ensuring that contracts with sub-contractors are in place and that these give the business adequate cover.
• Identify all processes related to onsite delivery and ensure these are documented and communicated within the business.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to improve efficiency, reduce risk and/or improve client service.
• Work closely with the Head of Delivery to ensure the financial performance of the Delivery team is clearly understood, monitored and the forecast kept updated.
• Produce weekly forecasts reports and track progress against budget.

Skills & Attributes

• Overall project and/or programme management experience liaising with clients and sub-contractors on multiple projects concurrently.
• Overall team management in an office-based environment.
• Financial experience and managing budgets/forecasting would be a distinct advantage.
• Experience of managing/working with district heating schemes would be a distinct advantage.
• Good IT skills. Proficient in Windows systems including Excel and Word as a minimum (MS Project an advantage).
• Project management qualification (e.g PRINCE 2) would be a distinct advantage.
• Site Management CSCS card or equivalent.
• Good understanding of H&S requirements and CDM regulations.

Note:- Apex Engineering are acting as an Employment Agency. This is a permanent position.