Project Manager

Lancaster, Lancashire
Fusion People Ltd

Job Advert: Project Manager

Location: Heysham 1 & Heysham 2

Salary: 65,000 – 75,000

Hours: 36.5

Job Type: Full-time

About Us: We are a specialist services provider committed to delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment. Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, safety, and teamwork.

Role Purpose: As a Project Manager, you will lead and manage project delivery from design through to handover. This role requires strong leadership of a multi-disciplinary team and facilitation of strong links with other teams within and external to the project.

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Key Responsibilities of a Project Manager:

• Manage all aspects of the construction programme, ensuring successful completion and exceeding contractual obligations.
• Identify risks and opportunities, optimizing project delivery with key stakeholders.
• Assess the feasibility of designs and ensure timely production of feasible designs.
• Develop and lead the supervisory and engineering team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Monitor and manage construction budgets, ensuring financial targets are met.
• Champion a culture of Zero Harm, setting and managing HS&E targets and KPIs.
• Implement systems for a Right First-Time approach and ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with clients to understand project requirements and present technical solutions.

Qualifications and Experience of a Project Manager:

• Practical understanding of all engineering disciplines.
• HNC/NVQ qualifications in an appropriate engineering discipline.
• Experience in a collaborative working environment.
• Management experience in construction operations, including phasing, contingency planning, testing, and handover.
• Strong commercial awareness and technical knowledge.
• Leadership and management skills with a collaborative leadership style.
• Strong work ethic, decision-making ability, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• CSCS Card and SMSTS qualification.
• Substantial experience in H&S Management, including method statements, accident/incident investigation, and current H&S legislation.
• Experience in resource allocation and upskilling.
• Understanding of Organisational Business Management Systems and processes.
• Ability to set targets in line with budget and commercial requirements.
• Financial forecasting, tracking progress against program, and identifying elements for cost recovery.
• Working knowledge of standard contracts.

Desirable Qualities of a Project manager:

• Proven track record in managing and leading teams, recruiting talent, mentoring, and developing team members.
• Local and sector knowledge for supply chain and external contacts.
• Successful track record in making independent, objective judgements.
• Holds a current driving license.

Why Join Us? Be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence. We support your growth and development, offering a wealth of opportunities across all sectors and parts of a project life cycle.

For more information on how to apply, please contact Kyle Young on +(phone number removed)

Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You’ll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.