Project Lead

 

Main characteristics

Location

Swindon, Wiltshire

Company

Purely Recruitment Solutions

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Construction / Skilled Trades

Job summary

Project Lead

Outskirts of Swindon

Mon Fri - Normal hours 08.00 17.00 (1 hour lunch)

Semi-flexible working week, that includes a 1pm finish on Fridays

Permanent

Salary dependent on experience

Own transport would be essential

Our client, a design, manufacturing and installation company are recruiting for a Project Lead to join their team.

Duties and Responsibilities

Actively manage all customer projects within the business following procedure keeping to milestones set, and maintaining records accurately through to project completion

Proactively communicate on all aspects from handover from sales to project completion

Ownership of all project files (Upkeep, ownership & completion (& archiving) of all project files)

Manage project activities, people, training, resources and budgets (including full management and liaison with all subcontractors)

Support the development of a Project Strategy in line with Company objectives and growth aspirations with the Operations Manager

Manage and liaise with all Installation teams throughout all stages of a project. Being responsible for ensuring site readiness, information completeness is available and smooth working installation plan

Management of installation strategy, objective, planning, installer selection and compliance check, implementation etc.

Monitor and report on effectiveness of the project strategy

Be responsible to confirm that technical project data provided by the Design team and Sales is complete and fit for purpose.

Review, propose and gain approval of appointment of subcontractors in-line with purchasing SOP, Health and Safety Policy and Induction SOP

Assess project related risks/exposure to the business and ensure relevant mitigation action is in place

Ensure that all Functions and customers are on track with project requirements, deadlines and schedules

Have a clear understanding of the way a project is costed to take full benefit of changes in scope of works to maximise profit

Negotiate and agree site delay compensation where relevant with internal and external key stakeholders

Ensure RAMS are provided for all Installation projects, check and send to the customer

Chair Project Meetings; record and issue Project Meeting minutes

Document and follow up on important actions and decisions from meetings

Monitor project spend against budget (including remedials)

Attend pre start & site meetings when required

Check project specification against approved job bag to ensure we have the capabilities to complete the project

Develop and improve Project procedures

Check site to ensure readiness for installation (visits where appropriate and/or securing written and photographic evidence from the customer)

Manage site delivery dates including and vesting products procedure when agreed with the customer

Lead process for customer complaints; record, analyse and report

Carry out any other duties as reasonably required

Essential

Proven experience in managing multiple projects

Confident, focused and driven to succeed, inspiring others

Able to complete projects in a timely manner, and under pressure

Construction site based experience and knowledge

Ability to make decisions especially in challenging circumstances

Knowledge of relevant and current H&S legislation

Excellent administrative software skills (specifically Excel)

Organised, detail orientated and excellent attention to detail

Excellent communication and people skills

Professional maturity and resilience

Be prepared to work and operate nationwide

Nice to have

Proven experience in finance management & budget preparation

Working Knowledge of Construction Contracts

Experience in the construction sector

Benefits

* Holiday entitlement starting at 23 days plus bank holidays

* Additional long service holidays at 5 and 10 years

* Health Plan Package that includes:

* AXA Private Medical Care

* Critical Illness Cover

* Income Protection Cover

* Life Cover (Death in Service)

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