Project Manager
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage projects for a global leader in engineered noise control products and solutions. Based in Southampton, this role offers a dynamic and challenging environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of project delivery from initiation to completion and handover.
- Ensure scope, schedule, and budget targets are met.
- Identify risks proactively and implement mitigation strategies.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between internal teams and customers.
- Coordinate design, scheduling, logistics, delivery, installation, snagging, and commissioning activities.
- Liaise with trade contractors to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Prepare technical submittals, method statements, O&M manuals, and subcontract purchase specifications.
- Raise purchase requisitions and maintain effective communication with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and clients.
- Manage project finances to maximise profitability and maintain positive cash flow.
- Prepare applications for payment, invoices, cost reports, and cost-to-complete forecasts.
- Oversee supply chain purchase orders and authorise payments.
- Adhere to company processes, procedures, and customer contractual commitments.
- Maintain accurate internal systems and promote best practices in safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Day-to-Day
- Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication with stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
- Prepare and review technical and financial documentation.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors to ensure project success.
- Address challenges proactively and implement solutions effectively.
Qualifications
Essential
- Proven project management experience, ideally within manufacturing, engineering, construction, acoustics, or a similar technical environment.
- Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
- Financial acumen with experience in cost control and forecasting.
- Customer-focused mindset with strong commercial awareness.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Excel.
Desirable
- Engineering HNC or equivalent technical qualification.
- Recognised construction safety training and/or qualifications.
- Professional project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP).
- Manufacturing experience within a sheet metal environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £38,000 - £40,000 per year.
- Car allowance of £470 per month.
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service.
- Company pension scheme.
- On-site parking.
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