Specialist, Project Execution

Specialist, Project Execution at Schneider Electric

Location: London, Telford, Leeds (UK-wide travel required)

Are you an experienced Project Execution Specialist with a passion for driving success in complex projects? Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, is looking for a Project Manager to join our dynamic team. If you're ready to take on exciting challenges and make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Project Execution: Manage a portfolio of projects ranging from £500,000 to £6 million across sectors including data centres, healthcare, utilities, renewables, and industrial end users.
• Scope of Work: Oversee medium and low voltage projects, ensuring seamless execution.
• Team Leadership: Indirectly manage on-site resources and subcontractors, ensuring smooth collaboration for successful project execution.
• Liaison: Coordinate with Schneider factories and suppliers for project success.
• Health & Safety: Oversee all health and safety protocols on-site.
• Financial Oversight: Manage project budgets and financial performance to ensure profitability.

Travel & Logistics

• UK-Wide Travel: Frequent travel to customer sites (up to 60% of your time), with occasional European travel for factory acceptance tests.
• Work-Life Balance: We strive to keep travel as local as possible to support a healthy work-life balance, though occasional overnight stays may be required.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Previous project management experience in sectors such as data centres, healthcare, utilities, renewables, or industrial environments.
• Qualifications: Minimum HNC in electrical engineering, with PMI or Prince2 certification preferred.
• Skills: Strong financial management skills and the ability to handle complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.

At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, it's an integral part of our history, culture, and identity. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve. As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company's future.

We are proudly participating in the Disability Confident Program offering support to people in the workplace who consider themselves living with a disability.

For this UK based position, the expected pay range is GBP 50,400 - GBP 75,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United Kingdom. Our pay ranges are determined by the local market.

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you'll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team: Care for Yourself and Your Family - health and life insurance, paid time off, parental and care leave, flexible work options, and confidential counseling for life's challenges. Invest and Plan Your Future - competitive pay and programs: base salary, short-term incentives, opportunities to own company shares, and retirement savings plans. Grow Your Skills and Career - ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub and learning platforms like Coursera. Team Up in the Workplace - encouraging team projects, smart collaboration, recognition program, engagement surveys, and fostering an inclusive workspace. Support Your Community - volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives supporting youth education.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

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