Paisley Site Services are happy to be working with one of the world’s leading provider of engineering solutions. Position: Senior Project Manager Reporting to: General Manager, UK Location: Newcastle Senior Project Manager Role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to work with the General Manager, UK and wider leadership team with the continued provision of comprehensive project management and general management support across a range of mechanical and electrical engineering projects. Key Responsibilities • Manage the day to day business operations across major projects to ensure the business unit runs efficiently and to budget. • Provide comprehensive programme management across a range of projects, activities and work streams. • Work with the General Manager, UK to grow the business and maximise all opportunities for revenue generation within the business unit. • Effective planning, control and monitoring, both internally and directly with customers, of projects secured from the quotation stage, through negotiation to contract completion. • Programme management of business projects, activities and work streams in order to meet the businesses commercial objectives. • Produce quotes and undertake estimating for projects using the Company’s standard commercial approach. • Report on contract performance, ensuring all potential opportunities, variations and risks are identified and reported to the General Manager, UK as soon as possible. • Support the General Manager, UK with the business planning and budgeting process for the region/business unit. • Ensure a proactive approach is adopted to all existing and potential customers to build effective and meaningful relationships. • Act as line manager for allocated project engineers/managers and the site based operations team. The successful Senior Project Manager will have • Considerable experience of managing project teams and controlling, organising and motivating internal labour resources and sub-contractors. • Educated to an advanced technical level in a relevant discipline. • Experience of using Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and industry recognised project management tools for tracking, analysis, business documents, presentations etc. • Experience of applying health and safety legislation including risk management processes. • Experience of negotiating and agreeing contract costs and variations with customers. • A strong knowledge of Mechanical or Electrical contracting and working knowledge of other engineering disciplines. • Ability to present and explain technical concepts simply and succinctly. • Be able to work at a consistent level whilst under demanding deadlines. • Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks. Budget Responsibilities Salary and car allowance, plus travel and incentive pay if working away from home