Project Manager

JOB – Project Manager      LOCATION – Southampton    TERM- Permanent   SALARY - £45,000-£55,000 per annum, dependent on experience    My client designs and manufactures specialist solutions for Engineering. They are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a technical background to join their team in the Southampton area on a permanent basis.    The Project Manager will ideally have the following attributes: 3 or more years of Project Management experience  Hold PRINCE2 or a similar Project Management qualification  An educational or hands-on background in Mechanical Engineering  Ability to read engineering drawings and understand CAD A background in Construction, Installation, Instrumentation or similar industries would be beneficial  Strong client-facing experience  Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once and deliver results on time and budget Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written Be able to work well individually as well as part of a team  The Project Manager role will involve: Identifying and managing full lifecycle projects, from bid generation to manufacture and delivery Successfully delivering projects on time and on budget  Organising the supply chain Producing detailed works schedules, resource and projects plans Liaising with clients as required keeping them up to date with project progress Working with design, purchasing and production departments  Presenting project plans and reports to management  Reporting progress, managing risks and responding to issues Maintaining technical documentation as required  Working in a small, multidisciplined team  Communicating new concepts to other departments within the company as well as internal stakeholders  Delivering and driving projects within the company  Driving for progression and growth of the business  If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible