Project Manager

Are you ready to lead complex projects for a major multi-modal operator? Collett and Sons Ltd has an exciting Project Manager opportunity!

Location

Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 6UE

Salary

Competitive

Job Type

Full-time

Hours

40 hours per week Monday to Friday, with overtime, weekend working and some working away as required

About Us

Collett and Sons Ltd is a successful family-owned company operating across three divisions: Transport (general transport, freight forwarding and warehousing), Heavy Lift and Projects (heavy transport, lifting and project management), and Consulting (route surveying, site access studies and reporting). Established as a multi-modal operator, the company predominantly serves the UK and Ireland, specialising in the Oil and Gas, Power Generation, Heavy Engineering, Renewables and Civil and Infrastructure markets.

Project Manager - The Role

As Project Manager, you will take overall responsibility for planning and executing projects, working as part of a team to deliver turnkey solutions to Collett’s clients. You will manage technical, operational and commercial requirements while ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and to the highest safety standards. You will be the primary point of contact for clients, contribute to disseminating lessons learned, and help update company processes and procedures.

Project Manager - Key Responsibilities

• Manage contracts to ensure Collett delivers projects according to agreed terms, capturing variations and appropriate billing with focus on milestone payments and favourable terms
• Deliver all project aspects on time, on budget and to high safety standards
• Proactively manage project financials to maximise profitability and provide early warnings when elements go off track
• Ensure all necessary engineering documentation is produced to a high standard and reviewed before execution
• Maintain proactive client relationships as the primary point of contact

Project Manager - You

• High level of drive, self-motivation and self-management ability with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office packages and possessing proactive, effective planning skills
• Current valid driving licence with commercial understanding of contract forms and risk management
• Experienced individual or graduate looking to progress, ideally with knowledge of heavy lift transportation and installations
• Advantageous: engineering ability, AutoCAD capability, or operations, commercial or technical experience in Oil and Gas, Power Generation, Heavy Engineering, Renewables or Civil and Infrastructure sectors

Benefits

• Industry approved further education provided for the right candidate
• 28 days annual leave per year including Bank Holidays
• Holiday Purchase Scheme available
• Company Sick Pay scheme
• Company pension scheme contributions
• Overnight subsistence costs paid when working away from base
• Opportunity to grow and develop the Heavy Lift and Projects division with prospects for promotion