Project ManagerOverview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage projects for a global leader in engineered noise control products and solutions. Based in Southampton, this role offers a dynamic and challenging environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

As a Project Manager, you will:

1. Project Management

   • Lead all aspects of project delivery from initiation to completion and handover.
   • Ensure scope, schedule, and budget targets are met.
   • Identify risks proactively and implement mitigation strategies.

2. Communication & Coordination

   • Serve as the primary point of contact between internal teams and customers.
   • Coordinate design, scheduling, logistics, delivery, installation, snagging, and commissioning activities.
   • Liaise with trade contractors to ensure seamless project delivery.

3. Documentation & Technical Submittals

   • Prepare technical submittals, method statements, O&M manuals, and subcontract purchase specifications.
   • Raise purchase requisitions and maintain effective communication with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and clients.

4. Financial Management

   • Manage project finances to maximise profitability and maintain positive cash flow.
   • Prepare applications for payment, invoices, cost reports, and cost-to-complete forecasts.
   • Oversee supply chain purchase orders and authorise payments.

5. Compliance & Systems Management

   • Adhere to company processes, procedures, and customer contractual commitments.
   • Maintain accurate internal systems and promote best practices in safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Proven project management experience, ideally within manufacturing, engineering, construction, acoustics, or a similar technical environment.
• Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Financial acumen with experience in cost control and forecasting.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong commercial awareness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Excel.

Desirable:

• Engineering HNC or equivalent technical qualification.
• Recognised construction safety training and/or qualifications.
• Professional project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP).
• Manufacturing experience within a sheet metal environment.

Day-to-Day

• Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication with stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Prepare and review technical and financial documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors to ensure project success.
• Address challenges proactively and implement solutions effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £38,000 - £40,000 per year.
• Car allowance of £470 per month.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service.
• Company pension scheme.
• On-site parking.

For more information, please contact Amir Gharaati at Penguin Recruitment.