Under the direction of the Head of Projects, plan,drive,coordinate and expedite project activities/resources to ensure the safe, effective and timely completion of agreed deliverables in line with contract requirements, budgets and company procedures.

Responsibilities

To work in accordance with Wilton procedures, policies and standard working practices
Ensure contractual obligations and schedules are met
Ensure projects are executed in a professional and ethical manner
Drive the project team to optimise project revenue, margin and resources
Build professional and productive relationships with Wilton employees, clients, colleagues and suppliers

Key Tasks

Ensure full compliance with company procedures and Statutory Regulations.
Deliver projects in line with contractual obligations, specifications, quality and safety requirements while driving to maintain/better baseline budget and schedule.
Lead, drive, co-ordinate and motivate the project team, other departments and third-party suppliers to ensure project objectives are achieved.
Early identification of project risks and opportunities and subsequent management of mitigation/realisation activities.
Build and manage customer relationships with a front foot approach to communication, reporting and on-going development.
Identification of scope creep/ variations and liaising with commercial team to ensure timely communication and adherence to contract requirements.
Drive the development of project schedule and ensure engagement with the wider delivery team.
Ensure project costs and hours are monitored and information is provided to the commercial team in a timely manner.
Utilising/reviewing project KPI information and dashboards to assist in decision making and communication of project performance to the team.
Review and understand project drawings and documentation and raise Technical Queries, Concession Requests etc; as required
Undertake Material Take Offs and order materials, equipment, major sub-contracts etc in line with project requirements /schedule.
Chair project and company meetings as and when required and ensure action logs are up to date and followed up on in a timely manner.
Provide concise and accurate reports as required.
Ensure all WESL documents are checked and approved prior to submission to the client.
Evaluate project performance; identifying best practice and areas for improvement.
Perform tasks as required by the Project Manager / Head of Projects.

Key Measures

Projects are completed in a safe, effective and timely manner (in line with contractual requirements
Excellent working relationships are developed and maintained with clients, colleagues and suppliers.
Project delivers the expected or improved level of revenue and margin
Promote excellent working relationships with clients, WESL colleagues and suppliers.
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent management and motivation skills
Strong emphasis on cost and revenue management
Front foot approach to project delivery
Decisive thinker & problem solving
Enthusiasm
Influencing skills
Negotiation skills
Time Management
Good team worker

Role Requirements

Experience as a Project Managerin the fabrication/Heavy manufacture industry
Experience on working with Primavera or MS project planning
Able to read and understand contracts
HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering or similar discipline
Abletoreadandunderstandfabricationdrawingsandundertakematerialtakeoffs
IT literate including Excel, Word, Power Point etc

Working Hours & Benefits

37.5 hrs per week worked 0900-1700 hrs Monday-Thursday. 1800 hrs finish on Friday (where hours worked prior)
25 days holiday plus statutory with the facility to buy or sell 5 days per annum
Company sick pay based on service
Membership of Paycare Health Cash Plan
Company Pension in Line With Auto Enrolment

Method of Application

Please apply by submitting your CV and covering letter stating salary expectations andNotice period required. Due to the nature of the work applicants must be UK Nationals and be prepared to complete BPSS clearing, in line with security requirements.

Project Manager