Project Manager

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our growing team.

As Project Manager you will be responsible for organising and overseeing all Vital Power projects. You will be highly organised and commercially driven.

The role is based from our Coventry Depot and will also require nationwide travel.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ordering of all parts, equipment & ancillaries for project works with a focus on buying smart to maximise job margin
• Liaising with project engineers on site to ensure timetables are met and issues are dealt with promptly.
• Production and management of project programme/schedules.
• Liaising with operations team to allocate labour & resource
• Site survey attendance for projects won to allow full programme of works to be created
• Site survey attendance alongside sales team to assist technically with project schemes
• Acting as the main point of contact for sites during project works, including site attendance
• Expansion of subcontractor network for all disciplines (electrical/controls etc.) across the UK to ensure local labour always available to assist
• Creation & population of project tracker to map quoted costs vs actual costs to ensure accurate job margins can be monitored
• Commercial focus on making projects as profitable as possible
• To provide regular feedback to Group MD regarding projects & profitability, highlighting any issues encountered & where attention should be paid in terms of pricing
• Expanding supplier network to ensure best value for money service is provided to our business
• Recruitment of new additions to the VP project team

Person Specification

Essential skills and experience:

• Proven experience in a similar, project management role
• Project management experience
• Experience of liaising with both customers and suppliers
• Strong commercial awareness
• Proactive & highly organised
• Computer literate, to include full Microsoft office suite

Desirable skills and experience:

• Microsoft Project literacy
• Experience working in power generation industry
• Electrical knowledge
• GSCE Grades A-C
• A Level Qualification(s)
• University Degree in relevant field
• Chartership or working towards

What you can expect

• Salary of £35 - £45,000 dependent on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance (after 12 months service)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Vehicle Allowance

Next Steps

The role is due to commence ASAP after the offer has been made, but we can be flexible with the start date depending on prior commitments.

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer, please make us aware of any reasonable adjustments you may need to make the application or interview process more accessible.

Please note, proof of the right to work in the UK will be required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Coventry: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: On the road