Job Description
Project Manager
Location: Reading
Salary: £56,000-£65,000
Job Type: Full Time/Perm
Providing services to its customers in the UK for the past 5 years, our client has extensive expertise in delivering a wide range of services and solutions for both fixed and wireless network infrastructure. With a successful track record in some of the biggest Telecom’s projects in the country, they are experiencing a period of growth and expansion.
They are currently looking to recruit a Project Manager for the expanding Wireless Team. The successful candidate will be leading the project team and act as the primary client interface. The role is based in Reading but will also involve travel to and from client’s offices.
Role Requirements
• Ensure the project is delivered in compliance with initial timeframes, quality, and H&S Regulations
• Manage the delivery of the project from start to finish including Client acceptance
• Responsible for ensuring profitability and managing job costs
• Ensure customers’ expectations are fulfilled & build confidence & trust
• Manage project scope, budget & schedule
• Define resource requirements
• Initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling and closing of the project
• Define & continually improve project processes
• Apply new technology in an innovative way to streamline delivery processes
• Establish, refine & evolve project tracking & reporting tools
• Project reporting to Client, Senior Management Team & Project Team
• Drive program delivery from one phase to the next
• Support the SHEQ Manager as required always ensuring compliance with Company Policy
• Liaise with client on site designs & technical requirements
• Get involved in the commercials by preparing quotations, request GRNs on a weekly basis to facilitate prompt invoicing and minimise WIP accruals
• Have regular 1-to-1s with your direct reports, conduct probation reviews and performance reports
Candidate Requirements
• Knowledge of Acquisition, Planning, Design, Build and Operations phases
• Excellent written and spoken English required
• Full clean driving licence
• Demonstrable industry experience or 3rd Level degree with focus on engineering / telecoms
• Evidence of on-going professional development
• PMP or Prince 2 or Project Management P.G Dip or master’s an advantage
• A broad knowledge and understanding of the various site solutions, emerging technologies, and passive/active infrastructure as part of wireless network rollout