Project Manager

City, Manchester
HCL International

Project Manager with at least 3yrs commercial experience, to deliver innovative engineering and control system solutions, managing projects from inception to completion. The Project Manager will ensure successful delivery within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards while acting as the primary point of contact for external customers. As Project Manager you ll oversee all aspects of project execution and ensure seamless handovers to the customer support team post-completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver engineering and control system projects
• Serve as the primary liaison for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure projects are completed within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality expectations.
• Apply project management methodologies to maintain control and efficiency.
• Handle contract responsibilities where required.
• Stay informed on industry trends and advancements in telecoms and automation.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Project Manager in the IT/Telecoms or engineering sectors, managing external customer projects.
• Experience in control system solutions or automation is essential.
• Familiarity with SCADA, PLCs, and HMIs is highly desirable.
• Demonstrable ability to manage projects using project management methodologies.
• Project management methodology, APMP / PRINCE2 or similar.
• Experience managing NEC contracts and CDM regulations is an advantage.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills suitable for all organizational levels.
• Highly organized, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to deliver projects as a Project Manager on time and within budget.
• Commercially and politically aware with the ability to broker solutions.

Location: Manchester, UK / hybrid

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

This role is perfect for a proactive and results-driven Project Manager with a passion for delivering engineering and control system projects.

If you re ready to take on this exciting challenge, apply today!