Project Manager

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Job Summary

We are looking for a new Project Manager employee to be based in either Blackburn or Kendal.

Reporting to the Head of Projects (Modular) EMEA, this role is responsible for delivering Modular projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The role leads projects through the full lifecycle from design and manufacture through FAT, logistics, delivery, and site integration, while ensuring commercial performance and customer satisfaction.

What a typical day looks like:

• Manage multiple high-value Modular projects, taking full ownership for delivery to scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety requirements.

• Lead delivery across the full Modular project lifecycle, including design, manufacture, FAT, logistics, delivery sequencing, and site integration.
• Own project commercial performance, including cost control, profitability, variations, invoicing, final accounts, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and site operations to ensure delivery alignment.
• Control, monitor, and report project performance, implementing interventions where required to achieve project objectives.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change control processes, ensuring timely escalation and mitigation.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal stakeholders, and third-party partners.
• Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, current, and stored appropriately.
• Provide accurate project reporting and forecasting in line with business governance requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned and the adoption of best practices.
• Support and mentor project team members where required to drive consistent delivery standards.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Proven experience delivering complex Modular, skid-based, switchgear, busbar, or power distribution projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent, high-value projects and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness, including profitability management, cost control, and variation management.
• Experience working across engineering, manufacturing, factory delivery, and site execution environments.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels, including senior customer stakeholders.
• Proficient in project management and reporting tools, including Microsoft Office and Smartsheet.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and reporting skills.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work effectively in fast-paced, pressurised environments.
• Strong attention to detail, decision-making capability, and ability to work with high levels of autonomy and accountability.
• Full clean driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK, passport and flexibility to also travel abroad.

Desirable:

• Project Management certification (APMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent)
• Understanding of electrical principles and power distribution/generation systems

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;
• Opportunities to learn new skills in a fast-paced industry;
• A competitive salary and benefits package that includes:
  • A merit-based annual pay review
  • Enhanced annual leave
  • Employee recognition scheme and long service awards
  • Referral bonus
  • Volunteer days
  • Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year
  • Sick pay scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

• Blackburn or Kendal /Hybrid Work based on your Job Function. Being able to travel occasionally is essential;
• Travel opportunities (role dependent);
• Support in your well-being by access to:
  • Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice
  • On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)

Location: Blackburn / Kendal

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