Job Description

Project Manager (Beacons and Navigation)
At TUV SUD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TUV SUD.


This is an exciting opportunity to join our Beacons and Navigation Equipment team. The team deals with single and multi-test discipline projects with a key focus on COSPAS/SARSAT, AIS, Radar and other marine navigation equipment. The Project Manager/Coordination will be responsible for managing the client and business expectations during the course of test and certification projects, to ensure that they meet contractual deliverables/timescales and that costs are within budget.


Our ability to listen to the customer, identify their exact requirements and respond quickly with a technical and commercial solution sets us apart from our competitors, therefore this role will ideally suit a candidate with an ability to work well in a team, be highly organised and has a strong customer focus.


The opportunity offers a competitive salary package and a modern working environment with a subsidised on-site restaurant and gym and support in finding local accommodation if required. The site is close to bus routes, junction 9 of the M27 and Swanwick railway station.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Acting as principal intermediary between the client and the operating areas from the beginning to the end of both single discipline and one-stop projects. Ensure all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget, ensuring that profit margins are preserved and any issues affecting profitability are resolved. Managing client's expectations, commercially, during the course of their projects, providing a detailed project plan to track progress where needed. Working with the test supervisors to ensure the timely delivery of test samples and supporting documentation, smooth workflow and problem solving. Management of projects ensuring on time and accurate delivery of contractual deliverables to ensure prompt and accurate invoicing at the earliest opportunities during each month. Ensuring accurate project forecasts are kept current and up-to-date by using the business project management tool. Ensuring full and compliant use of business tools. Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors to ensure projects are scheduled effectively. Organisation of subcontract testing and specialist equipment hire. Visiting clients as and when required. Supporting LEAN/quality initiatives to improve workflow and business productivity. Any other duties which may be reasonably required to support project delivery and business performance.

Essential Criteria:

A minimum of HNC (or equivalent level qualification) in engineering or equivalent experience. Exceptional organisation skills and the ability to multitask and prioritise workload based on client and business requirements. Consistently delivers, plans for contingencies and looks for opportunities to improve. Has a good understanding of customers' needs and perspectives and strives to improve customer experience. Has a good understanding of practical financial issues and commercial fundamentals. Understands the key profit drivers and how areas/functions contribute to the profitability of the business. Track record of exercising a good balance between technical judgement and commercial awareness. Competent and relevant business tools with excellent Microsoft Office skills.

Desirable Criteria:

Testing, Inspection and Certification industry knowledge. Working knowledge of regulatory and voluntary compliance requirements. Experience of dealing with international customers. At TUV SUD, we have employees from more than 100 different countries collaborating together. People of different backgrounds, skills, and pursuing different life goals. Our strength comes from these countless and varied perspectives.


We are committed to be an inclusive and diverse workplace by welcoming people of all backgrounds. We want Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) to be a foundation of our company and create an environment where all our employees can trust they will be treated with respect, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic background, faith, beliefs, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, or identity. As such, our employees are expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with TUV SUD Code of Ethics and Company values.


We firmly believe embedding D&I in the heart of what we do will inherently contribute to the success of TUV SUD. Click here to find out more about Diversity at TUV SUD.


Work Area: Manufacturing, Consumer Products & Food
Country/Region: United Kingdom
Job Location: Fareham
Working Model: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time / regular
Company: TUV SUD Limited
Org Unit Code: Beacons and NavE
Requisition ID: 2024
Duration in months (if limited contract):