We are recruiting a Project Manager to manage through to completion customer related accounts from enquiry to delivery.

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.As a Project manager You will ensure the contracts are delivered in accordance with committed delivery dates, to cost, quality and customer expectations.

The successful candidate will be a well organised Project Manager with excellent Technical knowledge of who can not only grow our client's current accounts and business but also focus on new business opportunities within various industries.

This role is an additional requirement to the team following extensive growth and new business wins so will become part of an already successful, driven and focused team

Key Focus and Responsibilities of a Project manager:

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  Develop and maintain the programme plan and risk matrices.
  
  Work to mitigate risks where possible.


• Responsible for cost during project delivery, working with internal departments to ensure that product margin is maintained and providing regular cost reports to management


• Work with the customers to ensure alignment of plans


• Manage changes to the project schedule and costs using appropriate techniques


• Establish and maintain relationships with sub-suppliers/third parties


• Manage the supply / repair requirements of free issue government articles, or those provided by a third party to support the land defence contracts


• Coordinate delivery schedules with the appointed third party defence packing agent


• Coordinate communication and working between the various business functions


• Be the key customer point of contact and lead customer meetings


• Manage payments and invoicing, generate and present evidence to support each invoice and prompt payment


• Completion of contract reporting requirements, as defined in each of the land defence contracts


• Report and escalate as appropriate on project status to the business, internal and external customers


• Maintain business and customer Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Business Systems (SAP)

Essentials and desirable of the Project manager

• Strong project management skills and proven experience in the delivery of manufacturing programmes, ideally within a Defence environment


• Mechanical engineering background


• Excellent people skills and an ability to deal with demanding customers whilst developing the existing relationships.


• Able to work under pressure and complete contracts on time.


• Computer Literacy, with sound knowledge of Microsoft packages including MS Project.


• Be able to achieve SC clearance


• Relish the challenge of delivering critical land defence contracts in suport of national security

Working hours of the Project manager:

Working 37.5 hours per week, the successful candidate will be offered flexible working hours to suit their circumstances; however the below core working hours must be worked by all employees.

• Monday to Thursday - 9:30AM to 2:15PM


• Friday - 9:30AM to 12PM

Basic package of the Project manager

• Salary: £42000 - £48000 plus company bonus.


• Flexi working policy ( please see above)


• Company life insurance & pension scheme


• Access to an onsite gym & canteen


• Free on-site parking

This presents an outstanding opportunity to become part of E3 Recruitment's client, a global leader in engineered mechanical power transmissions across diverse industries.

To express your interest in the Project manager role, please proceed to the online application by clicking "apply online" and uploading an updated version of your CV