We are recruiting a Project Manager to manage through to completion customer related accounts from enquiry to delivery. .
.As a Project manager You will ensure the contracts are delivered in accordance with committed delivery dates, to cost, quality and customer expectations.
The successful candidate will be a well organised Project Manager with excellent Technical knowledge of who can not only grow our client’s current accounts and business but also focus on new business opportunities within various industries.
This role is an additional requirement to the team following extensive growth and new business wins so will become part of an already successful, driven and focused team
Key Focus and Responsibilities of a Project manager:
. Develop and maintain the programme plan and risk matrices. Work to mitigate risks where possible.
Responsible for cost during project delivery, working with internal departments to ensure that product margin is maintained and providing regular cost reports to management
Work with the customers to ensure alignment of plans
Manage changes to the project schedule and costs using appropriate techniques
Establish and maintain relationships with sub-suppliers/third parties
Manage the supply / repair requirements of free issue government articles, or those provided by a third party to support the land defence contracts
Coordinate delivery schedules with the appointed third party defence packing agent
Coordinate communication and working between the various business functions
Be the key customer point of contact and lead customer meetings
Manage payments and invoicing, generate and present evidence to support each invoice and prompt payment
Completion of contract reporting requirements, as defined in each of the land defence contracts
Report and escalate as appropriate on project status to the business, internal and external customers
Maintain business and customer Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Business Systems (SAP)
Essentials and desirable of the Project manager
Strong project management skills and proven experience in the delivery of manufacturing programmes, ideally within a Defence environment
Mechanical engineering background
Excellent people skills and an ability to deal with demanding customers whilst developing the existing relationships.
Able to work under pressure and complete contracts on time.
Computer Literacy, with sound knowledge of Microsoft packages including MS Project.
Be able to achieve SC clearance
Relish the challenge of delivering critical land defence contracts in suport of national security
Working hours of the Project manager:
Working 37.5 hours per week, the successful candidate will be offered flexible working hours to suit their circumstances; however the below core working hours must be worked by all employees.
Monday to Thursday – 9:30AM to 2:15PM
Friday – 9:30AM to 12PM
Basic package of the Project manager
Salary: £42000 - £48000 plus company bonus.
Flexi working policy ( please see above)
Company life insurance & pension scheme
Access to an onsite gym & canteen
Free on-site parking
This presents an outstanding opportunity to become part of E3 Recruitment's client, a global leader in engineered mechanical power transmissions across diverse industries. To express your interest in the Project manager role, please proceed to the online application by clicking "apply online" and uploading an updated version of your CV....Read more...
Lead dynamic projects in the cutting-edge electro-optics industry!
Are you someone who thrives in a dynamic environment delivering complex projects?
Holt Executive has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our client, a leading design and manufacturing business that specialises in electro-optics. Our client is at the forefront of the industry and is looking for someone to lead their team in delivering successful project outcomes.
As the Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing the entire engineering cycle to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with contracts.
Key Responsibilities for the Senior Project Manager:
- Launching assigned projects with comprehensive plans, including detailed schedules, resource forecasts, stage plans, and budgets.
- Leading stakeholder engagement, capturing needs, managing expectations, and facilitating communication through organized meetings. You will maintain a clear project log for documentation purposes.
- Developing and maintaining key project artefacts like master schedules, plans, compliance matrices, and work breakdown structures, ensuring accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborating with engineering leads and department heads to ensure technical processes are followed, critical success factors are identified and managed, and resource needs are accurately forecast.
- Monitoring project costs closely, reporting potential budget risks to maintain accurate financial positioning.
- Partnering with Finance on reports, managing revenue plans, updating estimates, forecasting margins, and providing clear explanations for changes alongside corrective plans.
- Working with management to implement robust controls for production, data management, invoicing, shipping, and export controls.
- Fostering continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and feedback throughout the project for process improvement and development within the team.
Key Skills & Experience Required by the Senior Project Manager:
- Proven record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
- Experience in budget forecasting and management.
- Experience in project scheduling.
- Proven ability to create Project Management Plans for bids and tenders.
- Procurement and Supply Chain experience.
Company Benefits:
- 37.5 hour working week and lunchtime finishes on a Friday.
- 28 days annual leave and Christmas closure.
- Employee Help@Hand Service gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service, and physiotherapy consultations.
- Life Assurance Policy, including Bereavement Counselling and Probate Helpline.
- Company Share Incentive Plan and Save as You Earn Scheme.
- Wellbeing initiatives, including access to the Aviva Wellbeing App and the addition of mental health support for all employees plus regular activities across our sites to support and promote well-being.
- Employee discounts scheme (including access to an additional wellbeing hub).
- Excellent Learning & Development opportunities.
Security Clearance Requirements:
Due to the nature of the business, all staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.
If your skills and experience match this Senior Project Manager opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com....Read more...
I’m working with a group whose services cover food, facilities management, workplace & technical management, as well as Benefits and Rewards Services. With a workforce of half a million employees in 45 countries, they offer support from education to retirement.You will be working in collaboration with clients, assisting the Mess Treasures in adhering to financial policies, managing the Mess Accounts Team and supporting the group’s financial goals across contracts.Key Responsibilities:
Ensure that the Sage 50 accounting system is kept up to date to provide accurate information to key stakeholders as per the required schedule.Provide quality assurance on all required monthly reports to the client (Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss, Trial Balance, and Aged Debtors)Ensure compliance with the Mess Sage 50 Accounting procedures in full, and all aspects are delivered on time.Work with the Mess Managers to ensure communication and required reports are delivered accurately and on time.Process the quarterly VAT return and forward to the authority for approval and onward submission.Manage suppliers/subcontractors as required in support of delivery of services.Line manage the mess administrator and mess accountant cover these roles during any absence periods.Ensure accurate reports requested by the client promptly to comply with mess rules and requirements.Process all information with discretion and strict confidentiality to comply with data protection and other security requirements.Maintain excellent client/customer relationships.Report any near miss occurrences, accidents, or faulty equipment to management.Ensure effective communication with line manager, team, customer, and client organisation.Line manage and support the HUB team, supporting other financial controls at site under SodexoMentor emerging apprenticeships for AAT Level 2Carry out any other reasonable tasks and/or instructions as directed.
The successful candidate.
Recognised Accountancy qualification to Level 4 AATAccounting software experienceKnowledge of Charities and VAT regulationsExcellent standard of literacy and numeracyGood knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)Well organised with a strong ability to work to tight deadlinesKnowledge of Sage 50 V28 is desirableCustomer service focused and committed to providing a helpful, prompt, responsive service.Ability to self-manage workload to achieve requirements.
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Project Manager – Net Zero Climate17 is delighted to be partnering with The Greater South East Net Zero Hub (GSENZH); a high-profile and high-impact government-backed project group to develop and support the delivery of projects to accelerate the UK’s transition to Net Zero. Set up by the UK government in 2018 and funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), there are five Local Net Zero Hubs across England. All Hubs work together to help the UK reach Net Zero. To date, the Net Zero Hubs have supported 200+ major Net Zero projects valued at over £4Bn including large-scale solar, Heat Networks, Smart Grids, domestic retrofit, hydrogen development, public estate-wide energy opportunity assessments, fleet and depot decarbonisation, network constraint, building decarbonisation & research & development. The opportunity GSENZH is assembling a team to launch and manage a Net-Zero pilot programme across Manchester, West Midlands & York & North East Yorkshire Combined Authorities. They are seeking a Project Manager - Net-Zero, and the post holder will be embedded in the Local Net Zero Accelerator pilot project place undertaking intelligence gathering to capture processes and decisions on a day-to-day basis to inform and shape future support to public sector organisations. The post holder will have an excellent understanding of and experience in programme and project management processes, governance and decision-making processes and produce written work to a high standard, ensuring alignment with programme goals and requirements of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The pilot projects aim to develop place-based investment prospectuses containing aggregated bundles of projects across multiple net zero sectors. The GSENZH is responsible for oversight and management of the pilot as an independent Hub. Duties will include:Develop and maintain effective relationships with place-based delivery teams, based on collaborative working and trust.Engage with senior stakeholders, project development teams and strategic delivery partners (consultants, green finance delivery)Intelligence gathering – systemically collect feedback and data from local implementations, capturing processes and decision-making on a day-to-day basis.Identify and capture delivery challenges and barriers faced by the places.Responsible for collating lessons learnt and collaborating with other places and project managers to identify common themes.Capture and review all evidence collated, produce high quality written briefings and reports to senior stakeholders and DESNZ.Review and process grant claims Qualifications & Knowledge Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) in a related discipline.Knowledge of energy technologies and their applications, including in depth knowledge of at least one of the following local net zero sectors - local renewable energy generation, storage, heat decarbonisation, housing retrofit, mobility (EV)In depth knowledge of programme and project management processesKnowledge of HM Treasury 5 case business model (green book) processProject Management qualification e.g. Prince 2, APM PMQKnowledge of the green finance sectorPublic sector procurement Experience Extensive project management skills with the ability to develop projects for optimal delivery.Proven track record of developing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders with the ability to work and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.Proven track record in undertaking intelligence gathering/research activities and production of high-quality written reports.Experience of decision-making processes and governance frameworks, ideally in project development and delivery in the public sectorAble to write reports/proposals/professional briefings and adapt outputs for different audiencesWell-developed interpersonal and communication skills: able to form effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders from public and private sectors, senior management.Place based decarbonisation/net zero project planning/development/delivery experience e.g. local renewable energy generation, storage, heat decarbonisation, housing retrofit, mobility (EV)Developing Green Book business casesExperience of reviewing, processing and approving grant claims/contracts Leadership Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and discretion at all times during the course of their work.Highly organised with a clear understanding of objectives, pipelines of future work, activities and timeframesBe transparent and fair in all decision making and leadership approach.Provide and accept constructive feedback from colleagues, continuous improvement mindsetAbout Us Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector. Inclusive Application Process Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. If you require additional support, equipment or resources in order to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.....Read more...
Project Manager – Net Zero Climate17 is delighted to be partnering with The Greater South East Net Zero Hub (GSENZH); a high-profile and high-impact government-backed project group to develop and support the delivery of projects to accelerate the UK’s transition to Net Zero. Set up by the UK government in 2018 and funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), there are five Local Net Zero Hubs across England. All Hubs work together to help the UK reach Net Zero. To date, the Net Zero Hubs have supported 200+ major Net Zero projects valued at over £4Bn including large-scale solar, Heat Networks, Smart Grids, domestic retrofit, hydrogen development, public estate-wide energy opportunity assessments, fleet and depot decarbonisation, network constraint, building decarbonisation & research & development. The opportunity GSENZH is assembling a team to launch and manage a Net-Zero pilot programme across Manchester, West Midlands & York & North East Yorkshire Combined Authorities. They are seeking a Project Manager - Net-Zero, and the post holder will be embedded in the Local Net Zero Accelerator pilot project place undertaking intelligence gathering to capture processes and decisions on a day-to-day basis to inform and shape future support to public sector organisations. The post holder will have an excellent understanding of and experience in programme and project management processes, governance and decision-making processes and produce written work to a high standard, ensuring alignment with programme goals and requirements of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The pilot projects aim to develop place-based investment prospectuses containing aggregated bundles of projects across multiple net zero sectors. The GSENZH is responsible for oversight and management of the pilot as an independent Hub. Duties will include:Develop and maintain effective relationships with place-based delivery teams, based on collaborative working and trust.Engage with senior stakeholders, project development teams and strategic delivery partners (consultants, green finance delivery)Intelligence gathering – systemically collect feedback and data from local implementations, capturing processes and decision-making on a day-to-day basis.Identify and capture delivery challenges and barriers faced by the places.Responsible for collating lessons learnt and collaborating with other places and project managers to identify common themes.Capture and review all evidence collated, produce high quality written briefings and reports to senior stakeholders and DESNZ.Report findings back to DESNZ Programme BoardReview and process grant claims Qualifications & Knowledge Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) in a related discipline.Knowledge of energy technologies and their applications, including in depth knowledge of at least one of the following local net zero sectors - local renewable energy generation, storage, heat decarbonisation, housing retrofit, mobility (EV)In depth knowledge of programme and project management processesKnowledge of HM Treasury 5 case business model (green book) processProject Management qualification e.g. Prince 2, APM PMQKnowledge of the green finance sectorPublic sector procurement Experience Extensive project management skills with the ability to develop projects for optimal delivery.Proven track record of developing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders with the ability to work and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.Proven track record in undertaking intelligence gathering/research activities and production of high-quality written reports.Experience of decision-making processes and governance frameworks, ideally in project development and delivery in the public sectorAbility to solve problems and pre-empt issues.Able to write reports/proposals/professional briefings and adapt outputs for different audiences.Excellent presentation skills: the ability to present complex ideas in a comprehensive but accessible format.Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills: able to form effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders from public and private sectors, senior management.Place based decarbonisation/net zero project planning/development/delivery experience e.g. local renewable energy generation, storage, heat decarbonisation, housing retrofit, mobility (EV)Developing Green Book business casesExperience of reviewing, processing and approving grant claims/contracts Leadership Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and discretion at all times during the course of their work.Highly organised with a clear understanding of objectives, pipelines of future work, activities and timeframesBe transparent and fair in all decision making and leadership approach.Provide and accept constructive feedback from colleagues, continuous improvement mindset.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.About Us Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector. Inclusive Application Process Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. If you require additional support, equipment or resources in order to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.....Read more...
Our client is a fast-growing renewable energy company with an integrated approach to renewables development. Due to the company’s rapid growth, they are now looking for Head of Corporate Services. The Head of Corporate Services is a new role which will be responsible for the management of the Offices and IT functions and will play a crucial role in ensuring that they act as an enabler to the rest of the business, aligning activities with key business drivers. The role will also be responsible for the centralised management of company policies, key systems, and processes. This role requires a candidate with strong emotional intelligence and experience in developing managers across different functions. This is a Cheltenham based role, with some occasional travel to the London office, although consideration will be given to London-based candidates that can travel to Cheltenham on a weekly basis. The company operate a hybrid working model to allow greater flexibility to employees. It is anticipated that this role will require a minimum 2 days a week in the office. Key Responsibilities will include: Provide strategic direction and leadership to the department.Develop and mentor junior managers, fostering their growth and professional development and ensuring that they, in turn, enable and empower their own teams.Manage data, document and contracts, including SharePoint.Establish the department as a business enabler through close relationships with other departments and ensuring that activities within the department are appropriately prioritised.Assume the role of Data Privacy Manager with overall responsibility for data protection and the GDPR framework and compliance across the business.Responsible for Health and Safety in the office environment (not sites), with a dotted line into the Director of Delivery for Health and Safety related activities, ensuring that responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and the Management of Health and Safety at work Regulations (1999) are fulfilled in a pragmatic and meaningful way. Design, implement and manage a framework process for policy sign off, publication and management.Ownership of central system implementation, upgrades and migrations, such as SharePoint, travel and desk booking etc.Ownership of ESG policy and approachTake a strategic approach to identify and implement innovative technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support business objectives.Ensure that the company’s IT infrastructure is secure, reliable, and aligned with industry best practices and cybersecurity standards and protect against potential threats. About You Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably as a Head of Offices or IT Services or a similar role.A degree level qualification in a related field or equivalent.Excellent commercial acumenProject management skillsExperience in a scale-up is highly desirable with the ability to cope with ambiguity and change.GDPR experience and or Health and Safety would be advantageous, but training can be provided for the right person.Previous experience in business continuity planning.Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to develop and mentor junior managers.Solid understanding of IT, particularly IT security.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. About Us Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector. Inclusive Application Process Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.....Read more...
