- Strong organisation skills required
- Commutable distance from Canary Wharf
- This role will involve working onsite
Our Client is the largest independent fire and security company in the
UK, with many high-profile clients. Established over 20 years and recognised in the Fast Track 100 as an influential company.
With over 8000 customers nationwide, they pride themselves on the highest standard of work,in line with industry accreditations.
They currently have an opening for a Project Manager to work within the installation team around the UK, predominantly in London.
Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities for this role are:
- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects!
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
- Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
- Ensure resource availability and allocation.
- Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
- Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
- Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Report and escalate to management as needed.
- Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
- Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
- Establish and maintain relationships with clients, third parties/vendors.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
- Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project.
- Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels.
- Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals.
- Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis.
- Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members.
- Use and continually develop leadership skills.
- Attending conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Develop spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps to document needs.
- Assist in the Management and production of project schedules and budgets to meet project requirements.
- Appoint, Manage, and monitor sub-contractors.
- Ensure Practice and compliance with safety standards.
- Mentor and assist with supervision of less competent team members.
- Drive product roadmap and initiatives.
- Resolve systemic issues providing short, medium, and long-term solutions.
- Develop strategic plans to provide effective project management.
- Provide support for scoping of work tasks and budgets.
- Perform and maintain work to required standards and client expectations.
Requirements –
- Proven working experience in project management.
- Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus.
- Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
Project Manager skills & proficiencies:
- Developing and Tracking Budgets
- Coaching
- Supervision
- Staffing
- Project Management
- Management
- Process Improvement
- Planning
- Performance Management
- Inventory Control
- Verbal Communication
Benefits of the role -
- 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays increasing by 1 day per annum for every year's
service up to a maximum of 25 days per year.
- Continued professional development.
- Company car or car allowance depending on preference.
- Competitive salary
- Bonus scheme
- On site office parking
- Employee recognition scheme
- Development and progression opportunities
Job type, days, and hours of work
Full time, permanent role working Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm with a 1-hour lunch
break.
All successful applications will be subject to vetting and security clearance.