Project Manager Permanent Position Monday – Thursday 8am-4:30pm, Friday 1:30pm finish Competitive Salary, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays 4x annual salary life assurance, Pension Sunbury on Thames  Our client are a leading manufacturer providing specialist solutions to a variety of industries such as aerospace, power generation, rail and oil and gas industries. They are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join the team. Project Manager Job Description Oversee the implementation of the project on a daily basis with regards to time, budget and quality. Manage the project with the collaboration of the engineering project leads. Define the project management strategy and approach adhering to guidelines and standards. Develop and maintain the project plan including project assignments and various project reports. Plan, organise and control the activities of the project team and report on the team’s progress. Monitor, evaluate and report on project performance (budget, cost, schedule, scope, quality, risk and issues) and financial status. Maintain overall change procedure and impact statements. Ensure that the project work results are compliant with stated requirements, priorities and strategies of the project. Manage the relationship with external providers and review performance. Manage the relationship with customers providing suitable and regular project updates. Manage project status and report project progress to project team and senior management. Communicate project progress and directions to the project team. Raise project issues and risks as well as quality and scope deviations and escalate as necessary. In conjunction with Engineering Manager select, develop, and oversee an effective team and allocate team members to project tasks. Mediate problems encountered by team members.  Project Manager Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications; Experience working within a strategic purchasing position, within manufacturing sectors such as aerospace, automotive, medical and others would also be considered Confident with negotiation with suppliers, building relationships and agreeing terms, strong understanding of purchasing processes and principles A clear thinker, with a logical and objective approach to resolve work-related problems effectively Willing to travel UK, US and EMEA where required  Project Manager Desirable Skills/Experience/Qualifications; A degree level qualification within engineering / manufacturing is desirable Project Management qualification (Prince 2) 5+ years experience within engineering & manufacturing responsible for 5+ projects at a time Experience working within aerospace/defence/machining/electro-mechanical component manufacturing