Project Manager - Workshop

About Us:

MTE has established itself as a trusted national supplier of Structural, Mechanical, Piping (SMP), pressure vessels, sheet metal fabrication, poly piping and construction services, with over 250 skilled professionals and an extensive range of plant and equipment. Our materials expertise includes carbon steel, stainless steels, alloys and plastics, MTE can meet the requirements of a diverse range of industries including Mining, Oil & Gas, Defence, Renewables & the Industrial sector. MTE has the capability and capacity to deliver turn-key solutions at scale with facilities in Edinburgh, & Roxby Downs, South Australia. This includes the provision of engineered products from design drawings, manufacture & fabrication, surface treatment and QA/QC and the provision of end-to-end services spanning design, manufacture, fabrication, construction, installation and on-site commissioning. 

The Role:

Based at our Edinburgh facility, MTE is looking for a seasoned Project Manager to join our team. Ideally you will have experience in a workshop environment covering pressure vessels and/or structural mechanical piping (SMP). You will be the subject matter expert for best practice in project management and will be the ‘go-to’ due to your wealth of knowledge. This role will lead a small project team working on delivering top quality projects on a wide range of assets. You will build ongoing relationships with key stakeholders and drive projects to far exceed customer expectations.  We are after an adaptable, skilled PM with expertise in all project management areas, including full project life cycle control. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish robust delivery outcomes that ensure project requirements are met.
• Identify and manage the schedule critical path, working across customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure on time delivery of your project.
• Facilitate weekly and monthly performance metrics and reporting to analyse variances to project scope.
• Document and track any changes in project parameters, obstacles and delays.
• Deliver on contract milestones and report across the business on progress.
• Understand the scope, status and performance obligations or contractors and the project team.
• Manage external and internal customer relationships to ensure effective communication.
• Liaise between client, supplier, and company to ensure a smooth workflow.
• Create, implement and ensure compliance to any project management frameworks.
• Identify and proactively manage risks, issues and assumptions.
• Plan and manage any changes to schedule or budget and performance monitoring.
• Maintain capital / expense plan for the project with regard to budget constraints.
• Coordinate with project personnel on a daily basis to ensure work activities are completed in a timely manner.
• Managing and monitoring budgeting, timeline, and scheduling of jobs. 

Skills and Experience:

• 10 years plus experience in similar role
• Qualifications in Project Management is preferred (eg: PRINCE2)
• Thorough understanding of project management methodologies
• Experience within similar industry preferred
• Knowledge of general project management programs
• Certificate IV in Frontline Management desirable.

Who you are:

You excel at stakeholder management, but also have a knack for getting people engaged and holding them accountable when required. Your track record of outstanding communication and interpersonal skills when managing others speaks volumes. Safety leadership is always within your scope, and your planning, organising and attention to detail are unrivalled. You thrive under pressure and keep it cool when making critical decisions. You are the driving force behind shaping this role. 

What sets us apart:

MTE has a future-focused, growth mindset and this is core to what we do. We have people at the forefront of our business, and we know we can only be truly successful when we work as one team. MTE core values are: 

• Quality tradecraft
• Better Together
• Always Growing
• Look After Each Other

We are adaptable and we are talented problem solvers who love a challenge and thrive in a culture where humour and teamwork are celebrated.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume.