Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Lowestoft, Suffolk
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full time, Permanent
Starfrost is a market leader in the design and manufacture of continuous in-line freezing and chilling systems for the global food industry, having sold systems to over 55 countries on all continents. Starfrost are part of the Star Refrigeration Ltd group, the UK’s largest independent industrial refrigeration engineering company, a privately owned business founded in 1970 with locations across the UK. We are looking for someone to grow with our business and become part of a great team working to deliver first class, quality engineered equipment to our global customer base.
The Team
Situated in the Projects Team, the role will oversee a team of four, consisting of three Project Engineers and a Project Assistant.
The Role
Working as part of a small team, you will be responsible for the effective coordination of all site activities, liaising with multiple departments together with subcontractors and suppliers to deliver projects on time. The role is challenging, suiting someone who is highly motivated and organised with strong communication skills.
Key Duties:
The key duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Organise, plan and manage site projects to schedule and within budget targets
- Coordinate site activities with commissioning, technical and site staff
- Communication with subcontractors and suppliers ensuring successful, timely contractual start up
- Liaising with production department to ensure smooth operations and processes
- Source and manage all site based deliveries, shipments and hire equipment
- Ensure best practice and compliance of safety and quality standards
The Candidate:
The successful candidate must have:
- Experience in a project management role, ideally within a similar type industry
- A demonstrated knowledge of working within a customer centric environment;
- High standards and a commitment to quality in all areas of the role;
- A methodical approach to organisation and problem solving
- Confidence and ability to manage
- Strong communication skills
An excellent remuneration package is available including:
- A competitive salary;
- Annual leave: 33 days, including bank holidays, enhanced with length of service
- Pension: 8% non-contributory pension with option to make additional voluntary contributions;
- Professional Development: biannual reviews on development to encourage career growth,
- Life Assurance: 6 x annual salary;
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 phone line offering practical support and access to counsellors;
- Star Share Ownership Scheme: option to become a company shareholder through pre-tax saving scheme
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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Project Manager, Project leader, refrigeration, in line freezing, chilling systems, refrigeration engineering, Project Management, Project Planning, Senior Project Lead, Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, Project Lead, Lead Project Manager, Project Engineer, Engineering Project Lead will all be considered for this role.
