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A fabulous opportunity for a candidate that is currently working within engineering/controls or is an electrician/electricians mate that is looking to progress into project management role and pursue a career to become a Project Manager. This role is a great opportunity for the right person who will receive support and training as in the long term will progress within the organisation.

Role:

You will be required to support five project managers with running of complex automation projects, with the targeted progression to take on small works projects and move into a project engineering role. You will liaise with PM’s, Technical Engineers, the procurement department and site teams during project phases.

Responsibilities:

* Process “Bill of materials” for procurement after design release, considering current stock levels.

* Update resource planner as per project timing plans, highlighting conflicts to the relevant PM’s.

* Liaise with sub-contract labour suppliers to confirm availability for upcoming resource requirements.

* To take meeting minutes and follow-up actions.

* Monitor project invoicing milestones and issue summary report to PM’s.

* Support installations with procurement requirements/updates.

* Prepare RAMS for site installations.

* Track and compile project final documentation package for delivery.

* Process change requests for on-going projects through design, procurement and kitting.

Essential knowledge & experience:

* Administration

Desirable knowledge & experience:

* Electrical experience/qualification

* Project management exposure

Technical competencies:

* MS Office (Advanced level)

* Microsoft Project (Intermediate)

* Eplan (preferred not essential)

About you:

* Be interested in project management career development

* Be results orientated

* Have the ability to analyse

* Have initiative

* Have good communication skills

* Be a team player

* Be organised

* Have a willingness to learn and develop new skills

Please be aware that there will be some weekend working, some working away from home as required - estimated 80% based in Bedford and 20% on site.

Benefits:

* Full training

* 29 days holiday

* Future progression

* Pension

* Free parking