Job Description:
Our client is a leading integrated and industrial engineering and manufacturing company that provides large scale solutions for the industrial sectors including water control, bridges, and transport systems.
Due to a future retirement, they are looking for the right candidate to take over in this role and hit the ground running.
Duties:
* Control budgetary requirements within the company
* Liaise with manufacturers and ensure everyone is up to date and understands their position and role within the project
* Management and involvement with preparation of estimates, tenders, functional and technical design specifications.
* Management of mechanical handling design projects from tendering to commissioning.
* Monthly reporting of project progress
* Provide advice and work with the team to resolve matters relating to quality, costs, work schedules, supply chain, and technical issues as required
* Manage customer expectations, in-line with company priorities and capabilities.
* Accountability for project performance
* Monitor, review, and prioritise work schedules with the team
* Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks
* Ensure each project runs as smoothly as possible in line with the proposed plan.
Requirements:
Experience:
* Customer facing experience.
* Experience of managing technical/engineering personnel.
* Experience of project and contract management.
* Experience of estimating and tendering.
* Experience & understanding of complex mechanical systems for large moving structures.
* Experience with NEC Contract Conditions.
Knowledge and Skills:
* Qualified to minimum HNC in mechanical engineering.
* A proven track record in managing complex mechanical engineering projects.
* Preferably with knowledge and demonstrable background in the design and application of mechanical handling systems across a diverse range of large turnkey engineering projects.
* Knowledge of current statutory legislation.
* Computer literate, confident in working with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
* Presentation & written communication skills.
* Effective liaison with external bodies.
* Effective record keeping.
* Man Manager & Effective Communicator.
* Understanding and implementation of the requirements for the European Machinery Directive.
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