Project Support Engineer

A fabulous opportunity for a candidate that is currently working within engineering/controls or is an electrician/electricians mate that is looking to progress into project management role and pursue a career to become a Project Manager. This role is a great opportunity for the right person who will receive support and training as in the long term will progress within the organisation. Role: You will be required to support five project managers with running of complex automation projects, with the targeted progression to take on small works projects and move into a project engineering role. You will liaise with PM’s, Technical Engineers, the procurement department and site teams during project phases. Responsibilities: * Process “Bill of materials” for procurement after design release, considering current stock levels. * Update resource planner as per project timing plans, highlighting conflicts to the relevant PM’s. * Liaise with sub-contract labour suppliers to confirm availability for upcoming resource requirements. * To take meeting minutes and follow-up actions. * Monitor project invoicing milestones and issue summary report to PM’s. * Support installations with procurement requirements/updates. * Prepare RAMS for site installations. * Track and compile project final documentation package for delivery. * Process change requests for on-going projects through design, procurement and kitting. Essential knowledge & experience: * Administration Desirable knowledge & experience: * Electrical experience/qualification * Project management exposure Technical competencies: * MS Office (Advanced level) * Microsoft Project (Intermediate) * Eplan (preferred not essential) About you: * Be interested in project management career development * Be results orientated * Have the ability to analyse * Have initiative * Have good communication skills * Be a team player * Be organised * Have a willingness to learn and develop new skills Please be aware that there will be some weekend working, some working away from home as required - estimated 80% based in Bedford and 20% on site. Benefits: * Full training * 29 days holiday * Future progression * Pension * Free parking