Project Manager

JT4 –Project ManagerLocation – AylesburySalary – £55,000 per annumOverview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Project Manager on behalf of one of our clients. Your main responsibilities will be to ensure allocated projects are executed safely, on time, to budget and meet customer expectations. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.  Duties and Responsibilities:      

• You will manage and deliver all projects to maximise value, on time delivery and client satisfaction advocating safe working practices at all times.  
• You will manage all customer change requests, including securing variation orders.  
• You will be expected to manage these projects proactively, to mitigate all risks and ensure profitability and customer expectations are met, as a minimum.  
• You will work across the full value chain, from clients to suppliers, to understand their working methods and requirements. 
• Act as the point of contact between the client and the company, promoting a professional approach at all times.  
• Recognise, present and negotiate variations with the customer using internal specialists as required.  
• Develop a suitable contract programme and ensure that the contract activities are carried out to meet the programme requirements, tracking the status of specific activities.  
• Responsible for the customer contact post order and all liaison internally to ensure right first time (RFT), on-time delivery (OTD) and costs are in line with project expectation. 
• Be the voice of the customer. You will be expected to lead customer query post order by involving internal stakeholders as required.  
• Champion safe working practice and standards as a priority to successful project delivery. 
• Customer visits required as part of the Project Managers role. This will include, but not be limited to, managing customer complaints, supporting sales activities, inspection of special items from suppliers and face to face meetings with the customer.  
• Lead the communication across all involved departments. Provide the bad as well as good news, advise customers of delays and additional costs as required and appropriate following co-ordination with the responsible salesperson and management.  
• Where items do not correspond the Project Manager should lead resolution involving relevant stakeholders and, if necessary, the customer to resolve any differences from both a technical and commercial perspective.  
• Check the costs once the above has been completed, ensuring all major items have been included. Confirm the main materials, inspection and certification are in accordance with the agreed scope of supply.  
• Complete comprehensive contract reviews and report findings and recommendations.  

Skills and Qualifications:  

• Minimum HNC/HND in a relevant Engineering subject. 
• Experience in a previous Project Management role within a manufacturing environment. 
• Excellent communication skills in order to build strong relationships and engage with various stakeholders including clients, suppliers and staff.  
• High resilience and adaptability to deal constructively with conflicting priorities and setbacks.  
• Commercially focussed, with an eye for detail.  
• Strong analytical skills to develop, analyse and provide commentary on project plans and performance.  
• IT competence.  

JT4 –Project ManagerLocation – AylesburySalary – £55,000 per annum