Project Manager

pxFairport (pxF) is a project delivery specialist offering full turnkey EPC and OEM solutions to the bulk material handling and plant processing markets. Our services cover the aggregates, processing, tunnelling, mining, quarrying, alternative fuels, waste-to-energy, ports, and food sectors, globally. With unrivalled industry expertise, pxF manages, specifies, engineers, designs, supplies, installs, operates, and maintains market leading equipment for complex material handling needs, guaranteeing performance excellence, reliability, and optimal operating costs.

The Opportunity

We are now recruiting for an Project Manager.

The Project Manager oversees the full project lifecycle and is responsible for delivering the scope (in line with the client contract) as per the agreed budget and schedule, whilst ensuring the target margin is realised. They are a key figure within the business; driving progress across a few different departments to ensure our projects are executed in line with our company policies, processes, and objectives. The Project Manager monitors progress, leads project reviews, drives completion, and summarizes project status into internal and external project reports.

You’ll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide input and support into project proposals during the bid and pre-contract stage.
• Review all project and contractual documents on assignment of contract to ensure all project and contractual requirements are understood and documented.
• Develop a Project Execution Plan to reflect pxFairport’s project management procedure and in line with client requirements.
• Identify criteria for completion of contract and develop actionable plan for closing out contract.
• Develop and maintain project cost tracking, assign budgets for all elements of works, and approve project spend. Escalate overspends prior to commitment as required.
• Develop and maintain project programme, both internal and external, monitoring progress and identifying impact or opportunities against progress.
• Develop and monitor a project cashflow projection throughout the life of the project. Identify any negative cashflow or areas of risk and report to the business.
• Develop and lead internal and external project kick-off meetings, and ongoing Project progress meetings as required by client and project status.
• Coordinate all project work activities and actions to achieve project schedule. Driving and expediting engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Develop internal project summary reports and communicate project progress to the business monthly, or as required.
• Complete external project progress reports, and programme updates as required by contract or client.

Minimum Requirements

• HND/Degree qualified in a technical or engineering discipline.
• Formal Project Management qualification (PMI, APM or equivalent)
• Project Manager experience within a projects and construction environment.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering projects under both standard and non-standard contract terms.
• Project Controls experience, including planning, monitoring, and reviewing of both schedules and cost.
• Understand engineering drawings and specifications

What you will receive from us

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contribution towards eye test and glasses

Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount

Long Service Awards

Employee recognition scheme – ELITE Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Benefits Package

Onsite parking

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please note this role may close early or be extended depending on the volume of applications.