Engineering Project Manager

Recruiter
Minstrell Recruitment Ltd
Location
Hatfield
Salary
Competitive
Posted
24 Nov 2020
Closes
25 Nov 2020
Job Title
Project Manager
Category
Engineering
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Engineering Project Manager – Material Handling / Automation / Manufacturing

Competative Salary, plus pension, training & development. Excellent development opportunities.

I am currently looking to recruit an Engineering Project Manager to join my client based near Hatfield in Hertfordshire. This role will require considerable travel within the UK.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Engineering Project Manager with a technical background to join the project engineering team. Fast paced experience would be an advantage. You will project manage the technical realisation of automation solutions at next generation of automated distribution centres / customer fulfilment centre's (CFC's). Managing and supporting matrix resources and deliverables from multiple teams across engineering.

Roles & Responsibilities

* Be the link and liaison between teams based at different locations (including new build sites)

* Communication across teams and to project stakeholders

* Coordinate project technical support, taking ownership of problems seeing them through to resolution

* Identify and coordinate applicable engineering change requests

* Maintain and communicate project technical documentation

* Risk identification and mitigation

* Workflow management of cross functional teams

* Working with planning colleagues to create and maintain realisation programmes

Skills, Experience and Expertise

* An Engineering qualification, to HND or Degree level

* 3–5 years of engineering, or project management, experience

* Good technical ability (or experience) relating to automation hardware, cranes, conveyors, lifts etc.

* Experience of projects in manufacturing, automotive, airports, FMCG distribution or similar field (could also be from within the MHE industry)

* H&S qualification, IOSH or NEBOSH and relevant experience.

* Knowledge of Controls and Automation

* Aptitude to debate detail both technical and commercial detail with MHE vendors, and ensure compliance to Ocado Engineering standards.

* Ability to design & propose alternative solutions when faced with project barriers.

* Ability to communicate technical information to non–technical audiences

* Ability to monitor, report and communicate progress (or barriers to progress) with variety of stakeholders, both in verbal and written form.

Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, and ideally MS Project.

The ability to deliver projects on time and within approved budget
The ability to multitask and manage/prioritise a complex diary
Demonstrate a balanced and considered approach to problem resolution
Communicate requirements and facilitate compromises where appropriate based on appreciation or analysis of any business/technical project tensions in play.
The ability to draw a workable solution from diverse teams, which is acceptable to all impacted parties (Vendors, Operation, Engineering Ops).

Preferred (in addition to minimum)

* Project Management Qualification

* CDM 2015 Qualification

* Management of large construction teams

* Functional Safety Experience or qualification

* Knowledge of Autocad + Solidworks or equivalent

* Ability to review legal trade contracts

What the position offer's you.

* Exposure to complex, highly automated, multi–million pound projects

* Working with new and innovative technology

* Lead the development of a new and exciting function within the company

* Working as part of an enthusiastic, dynamic and dedicated team

* Benefits: Pension, 15 % Staff discount, Share Options, Share Save Scheme, Life assurance (3 x basic annual salary), AXA PPP Healthcare, Critical illness cover + many more

Application Process

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please submit your CV.

We will endeavour to contact all applicants however if you do not hear from me within two weeks then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful

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