Your main responsibilities
Main responsibilities:
This role holder will actively manage their respective team to ensure that project outputs are being delivered on schedule, to budget and to the required quality, all in alignment with contractual commitments, and terms and conditions. They will also be experts in communication and set examples to all team members in areas of personal character, commitment, organisational and installation skills, and work habits.
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Drive the adoption of Schindler core values as well as a high-performance culture
2. Lead & ensure the adoption of people & product safety standards by all team members on all projects
3. Lead and ensure the adoption of the quality KPIs by all team members on all projects
4. Actively manage, develop and train the team to meet the objectives of quality, productivity, efficiency and customer orientation.
5. Lead a team of project managers and/or field managers to deliver New Installations /Modification projects –from design through to installation and handover
6. Prepare the budgeting process, maintaining monthly revenue & profitability forecast and mitigate deviations from budget.
7. Lead the team in project reviews to ensure that projects are delivered within budget and time schedules, taking mitigating measures when required
8. Lead the team to maximise project profitability, by managing a detailed and thorough variation/change order process
9. Develop and maintain a capacity/labour allocation plan to deliver the business efficiently.
10. Collaborate and work closely with subcontractor management & procurement to identify & implement cost savings in the projects supply chain
11. Support and engage in tenders with key customers to maximise chances of winning. That includes, support on costing and mid-post tender presentations
12. Develop and maintain relationships with key customers: main contractors, developers & consultants
13. Support strategic growth objectives
14. Ensure the full team adherence to correct processes as well as implementation of project management tools to continuously improve project execution efficiency
15. Collaborate with expert group and implement process improvements.
16. Maintain compliance and keep the following systems updated: Supervisor App; Fulfilment Plus; ERP system; Data Management System (DMS).
What you bring
Personal skills for the position:
17. Management - Actively manage the team to ensure that project outputs are being delivered on schedule, to budget and to the required quality, all in alignment with contractual commitments, and terms and conditions.
18. Communication - Good presentation skills and good communicator with customers, superiors and subordinates
19. Leadership - Able to set examples for all team members in areas of personal character, commitment, organisational and installation skills, and work habits.
20. Finance - Financial acumen.
21. Legal - Code & standard knowledge.
22. Mobility - Available to travel within the UK when required
Experience and Qualifications required:
23. Educated to Degree level or equivalent (Engineering degree preferred)
24. Knowledge of SAP reporting functions
25. Full understanding and proven adherence to FF+
26. Track record of developing new processes to improve business issues
27. Experience in training and coaching others in an engaging and efficient manner
28. Ability to manage a team and to work within a team framework
29. Thorough knowledge of design and construction processes
30. Project management/supervision, commercial, technical and installation background with ability to translate specification & construction issues into workable solutions
31. 3–5 years’ Site management experience (desired)
32. Reasoning and problem-solving skills – with ability to think laterally
33. Proven Project Management experience
34. Proficient in MS Office and MS Project
Personal qualities for the position:
35. Proven track record in driving business process improvement
36. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required
37. High standard of accuracy and attention to detail
38. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels (chair large meetings)
39. Shares information and keeps stakeholders informed
40. Motivated by results and strives to exceed expectations
41. Self -starter, enthusiastic work ethic, able to prioritise/deal with large workload fluctuations and work under pressure
42. Ability to prioritise and multi-task at a high level whilst remaining calm under pressure
What’s in it for you?
43. Join our purpose-driven organization. Help shape an industry in which two billion people rely on our products and services every day.
44. Your development matters to us. We help you grow by offering the support you need to develop your skills and access a rewarding and fulfilling career.
45. Thrive in a diverse and supportive culture. Through local and global initiatives, we promote a culture of inclusion which celebrates diversity and ensures that everyone feels valued.
46. Generous Holiday allowance
47. Competitive base salary
48. Competitive Pension
49. Private Healthcare (BUPA)