Project Manager

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. 

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

We are looking for a new Project Manager employee to be based either in Blackburn or Kendal, UK.

What a typical day looks like:

• Deliver Projects to specification, on time, on schedule, in line with the company standards of Quality and Safety and to budget to maximize the profits of the company and understanding of electrical principles and power distribution/generation.

• Manage multiple projects taking full ownership and responsibility.

• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to required timescales & cost restrictions.

• Control, monitor and manage assigned projects to include regular reporting against plans & where necessary intervening to ensure a timely delivery.

• Ensure effective, timely & appropriate solutions are developed, communicated & implemented to fulfil the business requirement.

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with the client, colleagues and any other associated third party.

• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.

• Return monthly applications & invoicing to the financial team on time and prepare final accounts with Accounts department.

• Provide concise & accurate reports to the Senior Projects Team Lead as and when required.

• Promote, develop, and always extend any business of the company and in all respects conform to and comply with the proper and reasonable directions and regulations of the company.

The experience/qualification we are looking to add to our team:

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and conscientious with a high standard of attention to detail.
• Must be able to work accurately to deadlines in a busy and pressurised environment, demonstrate flexibility and understand basic electrical principles

• At least 3 years' of Project Management experience

• Technically competent with various software programs, including Microsoft Office and SmartSheet

• Eligibility to work in the UK

• Demonstrated experience in switchgear solutions and/or Project Management certification would be advantageous

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;

• A competitive salary and benefits package which includes:

  • A merit-based annual pay review

  • Enhanced annual leave

  • Employee recognition scheme and long service awards

  • Referral bonus

  • Volunteer days

  • Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year

  • Sick pay scheme

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

• Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function

• Travel opportunities (role dependent)

• Support in your well-being by access to

  • Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice

  • On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders

• Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships

Location: Kendal / Blackburn

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