Project Manager - infrastructure and manufacturing process relocation and upgrade project - Contract basis Bedfordshire UK.
Our Manufacturing client based in Luton Bedfordshire, require the services of a Project Manager for an important infrastructure and manufacturing process relocation & upgrade project. This role will be offered on a contract basis inside IR35 regulations and will be therefore paid PAYE through Strongfield Consultants. The role requires that the selected candidate undergo BPSS Security Clearance Vetting. The role is anticipated to be for a duration of 12 - 18 months in total.
This is an interesting Project Management role for an individual with facilities PM experience related to manufacturing businesses and environments. They will not need to have technical knowledge of our clients manufacturing processes, but must be able to appreciate an interpret technical information provided. They need to have strong PM skills to drive through and steer the work which involves multiple stakeholders.
The Project Manager is accountable for planning and providing workspace, facilities and equipment in order to increase capacity, and optimize asset/process reliability, at optimal cost – ensuring assets support the delivery schedule.
Key Accountabilities:
Exemplifying a safety-first mindset and ensuring compliance to our clients Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards and maintain regulatory compliance.
Lead capital projects, coordinating internal and external stakeholders.
Work In collaboration with business partners to capture their workspace, facilities building and equipment requirements.
Plan, design and oversee the configuration of buildings, structures and machines.
Gather and review data concerning facility or equipment specifications, company or government restrictions, required completion date, and construction feasibility.
Coordinates with architect, engineering firms and equipment suppliers in developing design criteria and preparing layout and detail drawings.
In collaboration with procurement, prepares and submits request for quotation to applicable suppliers.
Reviews bid responses to ensure supplier proposal meets client's requirements, and delivers best value to our client.
Review and estimate design costs including equipment, installation, labour, materials, preparation, and other related costs.
Contracts for construction, facilities, equipment and machine acquisitions in collaboration with Procurement and Engineering Functions.
Inspect or direct the inspection of construction installation progress to ensure conformance to established drawings, specification, and schedules.
Support the creation of business case and other documents as required by the Capex approval process.Essential experience:
Facility Engineering - minimum of 5 years of experience.
Construction and/or Mechanical/electrical background required.
Able to plan and estimate construction projects and equipment acquisition.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate up, down, and across the business.
Strong computer skills, particularly engineering drawings.
Fluent in Building standards and able to read blue prints.
Proven structured Problem Solving experience.
Fluent in English language, both written and spoken.Desirable Experience:
Professional qualification in an Engineering discipline.
Experience working with manufacturing organisations conducting ongoing production.
Building/equipment construction experience in the Aerospace industry