Project Manager

Project Manager - Lift Industry - KENT

Location: Kent
Salary: DOE
Full Time | Permanent

Join a Growing Lift Company

Are you currently working within the lift industry and looking for the next step in your career?

Whether you're an experienced Lift Project Manager, Lift Package Manager, or Lift Consultant looking to move into a dedicated Project Management role, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Our client is a successful and growing lift company based in Kent, delivering lift installation, modernisation, refurbishment and maintenance projects across London and the South East. Due to continued growth and an increasing project portfolio, they are looking to appoint a commercially aware and technically competent Project Manager to join their expanding team.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects whilst becoming a key part of a business with ambitious plans for future growth.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of lift projects from award through to completion.

Working closely with clients, suppliers, site teams and engineers, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest standards of quality.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing lift installation, modernisation and refurbishment projects.
• Coordinating engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Producing and maintaining project programmes and schedules.
• Monitoring project progress and providing regular programme reporting.
• Managing project budgets and commercial performance.
• Producing commercial reports and project cost updates.
• Identifying and managing project risks.
• Attending client meetings and site visits.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and on time.
• Maintaining accurate project documentation and records.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supporting the continued growth and development of the projects division.

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who have strong experience within the lift industry and understand the challenges of delivering lift projects successfully.

Suitable backgrounds may include:

• Lift Project Manager
• Lift Package Manager
• Lift Consultant
• Senior Lift Engineer
• Lift Installation Manager
• Lift Modernisation Manager
• Lift Contracts Manager
• Lift Service Manager

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience within the lift industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of lift installations, modernisations and refurbishment projects.
• Experience managing or coordinating projects from conception to completion.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Strong programme management and reporting experience.
• Experience producing commercial reports and managing project costs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Technology & Reporting Requirements

Candidates must be comfortable working with project management systems and technology on a daily basis.

You will have experience using:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Project Management Software
• Job Management Systems
• Scheduling and Planning Software

You should be confident producing:

• Programme Updates
• Progress Reports
• Commercial Reports
• Cost Tracking Reports
• Client Project Updates
• Project Documentation

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary with flexibility for the right candidate.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business.
• Varied and interesting projects across London, Kent and the South East.
• Supportive leadership team.
• Long-term career stability and development.
• Opportunity to make a real impact within a growing organisation.

Apply Today

If you're currently working within the lift industry as a Project Manager, Package Manager or Lift Consultant, or you're looking to take the next step into a more commercially focused project role, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where your industry knowledge, project expertise and commercial awareness will be recognised and rewarded.

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