Industrial Control Systems – Project Manager

Discover Firstco: A World of Innovation

Firstco consult, design, deliver and support automation and control systems. Our solutions have a direct societal impact on the world around us, from keeping transportation systems running through to ensuring continuity of service for critical national infrastructure which we all rely on.

Join us and be part of innovative company, working on a diverse range of projects helping shape the future.

About the Role: Leading with Excellence

Project managers at Firstco assume overall responsibility for the successful delivery of one or more projects on behalf of our clients. Projects are delivered on time and budget, meeting quality and safety requirements.

The project manager will oversee the allocation and management of project resources, including the line management of project personnel. The project manager is responsible for balancing engineering, assurance and commercial scope.

Firstco projects comprise control and communication technologies and systems engineering services in a range of highly assured environments, including rail, airports, defence, pharmaceutical and automation sectors. Knowledge and experience of the applicable technology and/or sectors is highly advantageous.

Why Join Firstco: A Place Where You Can Thrive

Firstco is more than a workplace; it's a space where you can grow, innovate, and make a real impact. We don't just offer jobs; we offer careers that are rich in opportunities and experiences.

• Grow Your Career: Embrace the opportunity for professional advancement with access to expert coaching and mentoring. We support your ambition to join professional bodies, covering membership fees, and offer pathways to achieve professional registration and chartership. Your career aspirations are our priority.
• Your Health and Future: Prioritise your health with our comprehensive BUPA health insurance plan and a Medi-Cash Scheme that reimburses a range of health-related expenses. Plan for your future with a generous pension scheme where Firstco matches contributions up to 6% for senior staff and find peace of mind with our life insurance policy offering significant financial security for your dependents.
• Being Social: Connect and contribute through our active charity support and sponsorship initiatives. Participate in diverse social activities organised by our dedicated social committee, from thrilling escape rooms to relaxing picnics. Celebrate milestones with us at our grand Christmas parties and summer gatherings.
• Additional Benefits: We value your dedication and reward it with an increasing leave allowance, reaching up to 30 days plus bank holidays dependent on service duration. Benefit from supportive maternity and paternity leave policies, commute easier with our season ticket loan scheme, and earn from our generous referral program. Enroll onto our cycle scheme for a healthier, eco-friendlier commute.
• Continuous Learning: In addition to ongoing training required to fulfil your role, you will also receive a commitment to your ongoing development with an additional £500 annual credit for training or events of your choice reinforcing our dedication to your continuous learning and professional evolution.

At Firstco, we don't just offer a job; we offer a pathway to a fulfilling career, a healthy life, and a vibrant community.

Person Specification: Seeking Exceptional Talent

We are looking for a leader who embodies our values of innovation, integrity, and inclusivity. Your qualifications and experience set the stage, but it's your drive, vision, and ability to inspire that will make you a perfect fit for Firstco.

Key Responsibilities - Including but not limited to:

• Planning and delivery of project management scope and contract administration through the project life cycle, for one or more concurrent projects
• Understanding, compliance with and communication of all health & safety, environmental and required standards of working in projects
• Deliver projects within business policies, directives, guidance, and procedures, and champion compliance within the project team
• To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of staff and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations
• Ensuring that there is a common understanding of requirements, programme, constraints and roles and responsibilities across the team
• Leading the project team – building, motivating, maintaining, coaching, guiding, and developing everyone. Ongoing performance management of project team members.
• Communicating, liaising, and managing the client and stakeholders on a project by project basis.
• Manage the project within client and Firstco budgets using Earned Value Management techniques
• Risk manage the project from inception through to completion
• Manage procurement and subcontractors required by the project
• Monitoring, forecasting and reporting performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Creating, reviewing, approving and controlling project documentation

Qualifications:

• Degree qualified, preferably in relevant STEM subject matter
• APM Project Management Qualification (IPMA Level D) or equivalent demonstrable capability
• Experience of working in and leading multi-disciplinary teams, especially relating to health & safety, environment and prevailing standards in regulated industries
• An ability to deliver complex projects safely, on time and on budget in regulated environments, working within operational constraints and access limitations
• Excellent organisational skills to plan and execute project scope through effective and timely teamwork
• Knowledge of assessing and managing the risks, issues and scope changes on the project, monitoring progress against plan and managing the project budget
• Knowledge and understanding of upstream and downstream contract management (particularly NEC3/NEC4 or JCT)
• Strong client facing and customer service skills
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a delivery team in a positive and confident manner
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation skills with the ability to speak confidently and courteously with clients and colleagues.
• Effective communications with internal and external stakeholders and the project organisation.
• Knowledgeable of producing Risk Assessments and Method Statements and using any Risk Analysis tools.
• Strong IT skill including MS Office suite, MS Teams and MS Project / Primavera 6

Take the Next Step: Your Future Awaits at Firstco

This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to grow, lead, and make a difference. At Firstco, you're not just joining a company; you're becoming part of a community that values your well-being and career development.

Apply Now: Embrace this chance to lead, innovate, and grow. Apply today and become a vital part of our success story.

Please note, candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK. We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.