Project Manager - Street Furniture

A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to oversee and manage street furniture projects from initiation to completion, with a focus on parcel locker installations. The Project Manager will play a key role in the delivery of multiple projects simultaneously, collaborating with engineers, transport, and warehousing teams to achieve client objectives.

Job Description:

• Lead project teams and work directly with clients to plan, execute, and deliver installations for parcel locker solutions.
• Develop detailed project plans to achieve project objectives and ensure excellent service delivery.
• Coordinate engineer & transport activities to ensure timely delivery of the programme.
• Participate in weekly client meetings and provide regular project updates, including reporting on progress and potential risks.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring clear and proactive communication.
• Maintain awareness of all aspects of the project and troubleshoot any issues that may arise during execution.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and client quotes.
• Monitor project costs, ensuring they align with budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure timely billing and manage any billing disputes to maximise cash flow.
• Proactively identify and resolve potential issues before they impact project delivery.
• Work closely with external partners (e.g., installation teams, vendors) to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Coordinate efforts between internal teams (warehouse, sales, finance) and external resources.
• Provide leadership to project team members and ensure seamless delivery across all stages of the project.
• Manage project aspects remotely or onsite, depending on travel requirements.
• Ensure all projects comply with HSEQ management systems and promote a positive safety culture.
• Participate in managing health and safety issues, ensuring all standards are met.
• Identify future opportunities to generate additional business with existing clients.
• Provide support on other assignments and internal projects as required.

Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:

• Proven experience in managing projects related to the and installation of street furniture solutions.
• Experience using project management tools and systems (e.g., SAP, Sage, Oracle).
• Ability to deliver projects on time and within budget, with a focus on quality and client satisfaction.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset in identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Strong team leadership abilities, with a demonstrated ability to manage small teams and on site engineers to coordinate efforts across different departments.
• Commercially astute with experience in client-facing roles, confident in building and maintaining relationships.
• IOSH Managing Safely certification (or equivalent), with demonstrable experience managing HSEQ requirements in projects.
• Process-focused, with excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrable evidence of delivering projects "right first time."
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Valid UK driving licence (clean).