A fabulous opportunity for a candidate that is currently working within engineering/controls or is an electrician/electricians mate that is looking to progress into project management role and pursue a career to become a Project Manager. This role is a great opportunity for the right person who will receive support and training as in the long term will progress within the organisation.
Role:
You will be required to support five project managers with running of complex automation projects, with the targeted progression to take on small works projects and move into a project engineering role. You will liaise with PM’s, Technical Engineers, the procurement department and site teams during project phases.
Responsibilities:
* Process “Bill of materials” for procurement after design release, considering current stock levels.
* Update resource planner as per project timing plans, highlighting conflicts to the relevant PM’s.
* Liaise with sub-contract labour suppliers to confirm availability for upcoming resource requirements.
* To take meeting minutes and follow-up actions.
* Monitor project invoicing milestones and issue summary report to PM’s.
* Support installations with procurement requirements/updates.
* Prepare RAMS for site installations.
* Track and compile project final documentation package for delivery.
* Process change requests for on-going projects through design, procurement and kitting.
Essential knowledge & experience:
* Administration
Desirable knowledge & experience:
* Electrical experience/qualification
* Project management exposure
Technical competencies:
* MS Office (Advanced level)
* Microsoft Project (Intermediate)
* Eplan (preferred not essential)
About you:
* Be interested in project management career development
* Be results orientated
* Have the ability to analyse
* Have initiative
* Have good communication skills
* Be a team player
* Be organised
* Have a willingness to learn and develop new skills
Please be aware that there will be some weekend working, some working away from home as required - estimated 80% based in Bedford and 20% on site.
Benefits:
* Full training
* 29 days holiday
* Future progression
* Pension
* Free parking