Project Manager
Job Type:
Full Time
Location:
Huddersfield, UK
Purpose of the Role:
An experienced Project Manager to oversee and manage projects from initiation to completion. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the highest quality standards. This role involves working closely with clients, internal teams, and external vendors to ensure successful execution, particularly in fast-paced rollout programmes, while maintaining a high level of quality. The Project Manager will play a key role in the delivery of multiple projects simultaneously, collaborating with engineers, transport, and warehousing teams to achieve client objectives.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
Project Coordination:
Lead project teams and work directly with clients to plan, execute, and deliver installations for parcel locker solutions.
Develop detailed project plans to achieve project objectives and ensure excellent service delivery.
Coordinate engineer & transport activities to ensure timely delivery of the programme.
Participate in weekly client meetings and provide regular project updates, including reporting on progress and potential risks.
Client Relationship Management:
Act as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring clear and proactive communication.
Maintain awareness of all aspects of the project and troubleshoot any issues that may arise during execution.
Financial Management:
Manage project budgets, forecasts, and client quotes.
Monitor project costs, ensuring they align with budgets and forecasts.
Ensure timely billing and manage any billing disputes to maximise cash flow.
Risk Management & Problem-Solving:
Proactively identify and resolve potential issues before they impact project delivery.
Work closely with external partners (e.g., installation teams, vendors) to ensure objectives are achieved.
Team Leadership & Coordination:
Coordinate efforts between internal teams (warehouse, sales, finance) and external resources.
Provide leadership to project team members and ensure seamless delivery across all stages of the project.
Manage project aspects remotely or onsite, depending on travel requirements.
Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) Compliance:
Ensure all projects comply with HSEQ management systems and promote a positive safety culture.
Participate in managing health and safety issues, ensuring all standards are met.
General Duties:
Identify future opportunities to generate additional business with existing clients.
Provide support on other assignments and internal projects as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:
Project Management Expertise:
Proven experience in managing projects related to the and installation of street furniture solutions.
Experience using project management tools and systems (e.g., SAP, Sage, Oracle).
Ability to deliver projects on time and within budget, with a focus on quality and client satisfaction.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset in identifying opportunities for improvement.
Leadership & Client-Facing Skills:
Strong team leadership abilities, with a demonstrated ability to manage small teams and on site engineers to coordinate efforts across different departments.
Commercially astute with experience in client-facing roles, confident in building and maintaining relationships.
Personal Attributes:
Process-focused, with excellent attention to detail.
Demonstrable evidence of delivering projects "right first time."
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
