Job Description

The Company

Lowe Corp Europe, inclusive of Lowe Rental and PKL Group (UK) Ltd, is the world's leading refrigeration, commercial catering equipment and Portable Kitchen supplier to major food exhibitions, sporting events and retailers across the globe; from the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix to Glastonbury, we provide high quality rental solutions to help our clients entertain and delight their customers.
With over 40 years' experience, our unique culture is built on people, from motivating and developing our highly talented team, to truly listening to and delivering against our clients' needs.
Beijing to Boston, Berlin to Belfast, we are an entrepreneurial organisation and take pride in our ability to provide innovative products and services to our impressive client-base.

The Role

As a Project Manager, you will plan and deliver foodservice projects within the UK, and occasionally Europe and other worldwide locations.
Internally the candidate will be working with the wider Project Management team as well as other departments including Sales, Design and Technical Support in the preparation of project delivery plans.
Externally the role will include the site delivery and management of foodservice installations. This would be hands-on role and there would be an expectation for you as part of the team to assist with the movement and positioning of equipment and units.
Foodservice projects include:Catering equipment installations within traditional buildings, tent structures and modular buildings Portable Kitchen installations comprising modular units from the PKL hire fleet Catering modular permanent building installations

The position is office based, with the requirement to work on site as needed. Split estimated at 60% on-site, 40% in office.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Take responsibility for the profitable delivery of projects on time and within the agreed budget Provide leadership for internal and sub-contract teams to facilitate the successful completion of projects Manage quality issues to ensure that the standards specified by the client are met Liaise closely with the client on all matters relating with the project Work tightly to the contract with the client and ensure that all contractors working for PKL have clear scope of works. Ensure that any changes or delays by the client result in clear contractual changes and any associated costs are agreed If on site, daily progress report back to the Head of Projects Maintain a tight grip on costs on a day-to-day basis Work tightly within the client contract and ensure that all contractors working for PKL have clear scopes of work. Ensure that any changes or delays by the client are communicated internally and externally.

Technical Qualifications & Required Experience

CSCS competency card as a minimum, manager's card preferred but not essential. Previous experience of construction sites preferred. Site supervision useful but not essential. Experience in commercial catering operations desirable but not essential Knowledge of the UK Event Industry desirable but not essential Proficient knowledge of MS office suite

Personal Attributes

Able to supervise and control a small team in a fast-moving operational environment "Hands on", can do attitude Good communicator at all levels - thinks up, down and across. Clear communicator with client Focuses on financial as well as operational performance, uses resources carefully, watch costs closely, thinks about how to get more for less Takes decisions logically Pitch in and lead by example. Work with confidence Works in a tidy, timely and organised way, prioritises their work activities, tackles tasks systematically, is always prepared, plans how to meet deadlines Able to act calmly under pressure, always recognising that there is a support team to fall back on Strong attention to detail Must be eligible to gain CRB/DBS (Criminal Record Background/Disclosure Barring Service) clearance

Additional Information

Weekend work and overnights will be required to perform the job. Most projects are in the Southeast, but projects are also nationwide. Overnights are single, double or weekly for larger installations.

What do you get in return?

Competitive Salary Company Car or Car Allowance dependant on requirement of role Holidays increasing with tenure Private Healthcare Scheme
Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.

Lowe is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. We are incredibly selective in our hiring and shortlisting for this vacancy will be completed on the basis of merit. Candidates should tailor their CVs to reflect our essential criteria.