Project Manager – Steel

Our client, a market-leading mechanical and automation engineering company supplying the life sciences, food and beverage, data centre and advanced manufacturing sectors, is seeking a Project Manager to take ownership of structural steelwork packages from enquiry through fabrication, delivery and erection to handover. This is a hands-on role based primarily from the office, with weekly visits to project sites, for someone who can hit the ground running on live projects from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural steelwork projects from award to completion, managing scope, programme, budget and change.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, representing the company at design, progress and handover meetings.
• Coordinate the steelwork package through detailing, procurement, fabrication, delivery and erection.
• Review drawings and specifications and resolve technical queries with the design team.
• Liaise with the Production Manager on workshop loading, resourcing and material availability.
• Liaise with the Quality Control Lead on inspection points and non-conformances.
• Carry out weekly site visits to monitor erection progress, coordinate with erection crews, subcontractors and plant, and resolve issues on the ground.
• Ensure RAMS, lift plans and erection sequences are in place before works commence.
• Control project costs, monitor margin, and manage variations and commercial risk.

Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Structural, Civil, Manufacturing or a related engineering discipline.
• Essential: experience in construction or structural steelwork project management. At least 2 years considered if directly relevant to steelwork fabrication and erection; more experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of steel fabrication and erection processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Comfortable managing site activity and subcontractors while based primarily from the office.
• Full clean driving licence.

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For more information or to apply directly email jamie.homan@sonastechnical.com or apply directly on Indeed.