Job Details Headquarters - LISBURN Description Junior Project Manager The Company We are Lowe, a globally recognized brand for innovation, ambition and high quality. Our unique culture is built on people, from motivating and developing our highly talented team, to truly listening to and delivering against our clients’ needs. With over 40 years’ experience, today Lowe Rental is the world’s leading refrigeration and catering equipment supplier to major food exhibitions, sporting events and retailers across the globe; from the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix to Glastonbury. Beijing to Boston, Berlin to Belfast, we take pride in our ability to provide innovative products and services to our impressive client base. The Role As a Junior Project Manager, you will be responsible for learning about and supporting with high-impact projects within the Rental and retail service lines. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including transport, warehouse and sales to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Your role will involve learning to use our systems and learning about how we manage our projects from planning, risk management, stakeholder management and performance monitoring to ensure project success and alignment with our business objectives. Projects will predominately be within the UK with potential for occasional travel to Europe and other worldwide locations. This is both an internal and external role. Internally the candidate will be working with other departments including Sales, Design, Technical Support in the preparation of project delivery plans. Whilst in the office, there will be liaison with the Department Manager. Externally the role may include the site delivery and management of foodservice installations. There would be an expectation for this role to be hands on when required to assist with the positioning of equipment and units. Tasks and Responsibilities Take responsibility for learning how project management works within the business and how we deliver projects on time and within the agreed budget. Work with company and sub-contract teams in order to facilitate the successful completion of projects on time and in budget. Learn about how to manage quality issues to ensure that the standards specified by the client are met. Communicate with other project team members and clients to ensure successful implementation. Health and Safety Ensure that all HASAW requirements are met and that the company’s HASAW policy is followed. To always carry out tasks in accordance with any documented risk assessment and safe working practice. Adhere to the site method statement. Ensure that you sign in and out of site. To set a high standard of personal appearance in all aspects of any project team, to include Care and use of clothing. Respect, cleanliness and care for company and the client’s company property and vehicles. Maintain a clean and tidy site Qualifications Technical Qualifications & Required Experience Previous experience of construction sites preferred but not essential. Good computer skills required for communication with office, clients, contractors and suppliers including Word, Outlook, Teams and Excel Project management knowledge and understanding Knowledge of the UK Event Industry desirable but not essential. Personal Attributes “Hands on”, can do attitude, resourceful Good communicator at all levels – thinks up, down and across. Clear communicator with client. Focuses on financial as well as operational performance, uses resources carefully, thinks about how to get more for less Takes decisions logically Works in a tidy, organised way, never leaves things to the last minute, prioritises their work activities, tackles tasks systematically, is always prepared, plans how to meet deadlines Able to act calmly under pressure, always recognizing that there is a support team of managers to fall back on. Strong attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Keen to learn, self starter Must be eligible to gain CRB/DBS (Criminal Record Background/Disclosure Barring Service) clearance. Additional Information Adhoc travel required across global offices. Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience. Lowe is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. We are incredibly selective in our hiring and shortlisting for this vacancy will be completed on the basis of merit. Candidates should tailor their CVs to reflect our essential criteria.