Technical Project Manager - 1 Year FTC

Our client, based in South Edinburgh, is a forward-thinking and successful business in the engineering industry, in search of a Technical Project Manager to join their team on a 1-year fixed term contractual basis.

As a Technical Project Manager, you will play a vital role in managing complex multi-disciplinary product developments in a fast-paced consultancy environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate the activities of internal and sub-contracted resources.
• Manage budgets and prepare proposals.
• Act as the main point of contact with clients.
• Support business development activities.
• Ensure projects are conducted in accordance with ISO quality management system standards.
• Maintain project plans and ensure milestones are met.
• Track and adhere to project budgets.
• Manage sub-contractors, including contract management.
• Foster effective communication between project stakeholders.

Essential Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Degree level qualification in Engineering, Technical, Manufacturing of products or equivalent professional experience.
• Substantial and proven experience in managing concurrent complex projects.
• Excellent communication skills, including liaising with commercial clients, sub-contractors, and suppliers.
• Evidence of significant budget responsibility.
• Ability to lead teams and deliver to requirements.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electronic control systems.
• Highly proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Project management experience.
• Professional project management qualification (APM/PMP).
• Familiarity with risk management.
• Familiarity with CAD packages (electrical & mechanical).

Our client values work-life balance and offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements (2 days from home, 3 in the office). They also provide training and development opportunities, as well as perks such as, a bike-to-work scheme, enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay, and an EV scheme.

Salary: £45,000-50,000 per annum

Note: Onsite parking is available, and the office is accessible via public transport.

If you are a detail-oriented and personable individual with a background in technical project management, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking and successful organisation!

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