Project Manager / Engineer

My client a specialist manufacturer based in Telford, who can rightly claim to be a global leader in their field seek to recruit a Project Manager / Engineer. Working within the projects department you will provide complete project management of automation systems from receipt of order / contract to final acceptance at customer location.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Start (receipt of order) to finish (final acceptance on site) responsibility for given projects,

including;

- Providing the direct link role between company and customer.

- Providing the direct link role between sales department and internal functions.

- Progressing of Engineering, Operation's and Customer support department to ensure project objectives are being achieved.

- Responsible for customer project review meetings and objectives.

- Responsible for achievement of factory acceptance tests.

- Responsible for achievement of onsite installation and final acceptance.

• Maintain communication with the customer on project status including;

- Preparation & management of schedules and other project related documentation.

- Occasional worldwide travel.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Significant experience in managing customer projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated technical understanding and approach to engineering projects.
• Experience in manufacturing and / or industrial automation industry.
• Self-disciplined approach to achieving objectives.
• MS Project and Microsoft Office.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience of working with international customers.
• Sub-contractor selection and management preferred.
• Project management for industrial equipment preferred.

Qualifications:

• BEng / MEng Degree qualification preferred.
• HNC / HND with additional experience.

For further information on this exciting opportunity please contact Lee Walker at Seymour John.