KAP Technical are working with a client who manufacture test products & systems for propulsion, power train, vehicle, and component test systems.

Job:
We have an opportunity for a Projects Manager/Site Manager, responsible for the planning, management, coordination, and financial control of projects.
This role would be primarily suited to someone who has experience of running multi-faceted projects with a mix of internal equipment and specialist contractors. A working knowledge of CDM would be advantageous to the role, with demonstrable skills in achieving tight project schedules. Ideally you will come from a background technical discipline and developed the required commercial skills to be an effective PM.

Reporting to:
Managing Director
Tasks:

* Initiate the project - check feasibility and work out budgets, teams, and resources.

* Carry out planning - this will include setting goals and objectives, defining roles and producing schedules and timelines for tasks - in accordance with the needs of the client.

* Select, lead, and motivate the project team from both internal and external stakeholders.

* Manage the project - which includes coordinating the project team to keep them on track and keeping the project on budget.

* Carry out monitoring and control activities to track the progress of the project.

* Identify and manage risks to ensure delivery is on time.

* close the project - including evaluating successes and challenges to enhance learning for the next project.

Personal Characteristics & Skills:

* Excellent planning and organisational skills (self & others).

* Technically minded with a solution-driven work ethic.

* Resilience & excellent communication skills both verbal & written at all levels.

* Ability to problem solve and make commercial decisions.

* Read & interpret engineering drawings.

* Deliver to tight deadlines consistently.

* Ability to work on own initiative.

* Passionate about engineering.

* Ideally HNC / Degree level although experience is essential.

Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:

* Company car

* Company pension

* Cycle to work scheme.

* Flexitime

* Free parking

* On-site parking

* Sick pay