Description

Imperial Recruitment Group is recruiting exclusively for pxEngineering as their retained partner on this appointment. The Senior Project Manager directs, manages and coordinates the execution and delivery of high-profile projects for pxEngineering, ensuring efficient control of clients, scope and cost, and that deadlines are consistently met in a fast-paced environment. The role works closely with project teams, setting goals and reporting key project KPIs and metrics. This is a full-time, days-based role with frequent travel and line management responsibility. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery & Control * Translate client requirements into actionable plans and compile detailed schedules in MS Project/P6 or equivalent * Ensure projects run on time and to budget, delivering the expected business outcomes * Identify and manage risk, and handle changes to contractual scope * Provide daily management of project and engineering teams, ensuring work meets px standards and contract requirements Commercial & Contract Management * Work with the Financial Controller to monitor and control budget/forecast as a live weekly report * Manage client relationships and pursue growth opportunities (VOs, TQs, EWRs and schedule) * Direct the Supply Chain team to ensure long-lead items are specified and procured to meet schedule and cost * Own the handover from proposal to project, writing the Project Execution Plan and controlling contractual scope and variations * Raise payment applications, follow up on invoicing, and ensure contractual documentation is delivered on time and in full Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management * Coordinate and motivate the project team, acting as the main point of contact for the client * Coach and mentor project team members * Deliver internal and external presentations to senior management and clients * Manage site safety, ensuring punch list/snag items are closed quickly Reporting, Quality & Continuous Improvement * Drive and expedite engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, installation, commissioning and handover to hit schedule * Manage quality investigations and help close QIs/non-conformance reports * Produce weekly and monthly reporting on KPIs, metrics and PVA tracking * Champion the project management process and continuous improvement, escalating issues as needed * Lead project sign-off and close-out (cost, schedule, scope, quality), capturing lessons learned and helping maintain project management processes with the Project Engineering Manager People Management * Manage day-to-day team performance, engagement and wellbeing, addressing issues early * Lead annual performance management activities for the team * Ensure team members are technically competent and demonstrate the required behavioural competencies Zero Harm, Competence & Behaviours * Lead the team in complying with px Group Zero Harm standards and the Zero Harm Charter * Demonstrate and manage compliance with MP1 behaviours under the px Behavioural Competency Framework * Complete the px Management Development Programme and keep line reports' competence up to date The Person * Degree qualified, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering * Strong project experience with a formal Project Management qualification (PMP or equivalent) * Project management experience in an engineering environment, ideally heavy engineering (large lifts, heavy steelwork) * Effective at planning, monitoring and reviewing * Understanding of engineering drawings and specifications, ideally with a formal engineering qualification * Strong computer and scheduling skills, preferably MS Project/P6, with MRP experience (SAP preferred) For more information, please contact Rob Colgrave at Imperial Recruitment Group, retained and exclusive partner for this opportunity