Project manager - united kingdom, leicester, leicestershire

position: hands on project manager

location: leicester -le19

salary £35,000 - £40,000 doe

gi group are seeking an experienced hand on project manager to join a small, well-established manufacturing company based in leicestershire. the ideal candidate will have a strong track record of project management within the events and exhibition industry, as well as excellent communication and organisational skills.

purpose of the role:

project manager will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of projects, the project manager is the primary point of contact for the client, overseeing all aspects of a project from initial enquiry, scheduling, budgeting and planning, through to delivery and post project debriefs. this role will fit nicely for someone who has worked in events industry building sets and now is looking to expand their experience and manage those projects.

what's on offer:

* £35,000 - £40,000 doe

* 28 holidays (bank holidays included)

* working monday to friday core hours 8:30- 5pm

* competitive pension scheme

* on site parking

* friendly and vibrant team to support you

responsibilities:

* take jobs from initial concept, design or brief to the final finished product or event.

* attend client meetings and ascertain requirements and potential budget limitations.

* conduct site surveys.

* issue quotations to meet clients' specification and budget.

* plan and organise production schedules.

* accurately communicate relevant project information to the client and project team.

* work with the project support team in producing technical drawings.

* select, order and purchase appropriate materials in a cost and time effective manner.

* control budgets to effectively balance cost, quality and profitability whilst maintaining high quality standards.

* ensure purchased and constructed items are of high quality and fit for purpose.

* be available for flexible working hours to ensure jobs are completed to the highest standard within the project deadlines.

* flexible to deal with the demands of tight deadlines with the ability to facilitate overtime including early mornings, late evenings and some weekend working.

right candidate will have:

* ability and willingness to travel both in the uk and overseas.

* experienced in using microsoft office, autocad lt and google sketchup

* ability to understand design and working drawings.

if you are interested please apply or contact arita on 07341089411 /

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