About Star Refrigeration

Star Refrigeration is the UK’s largest independent industrial refrigeration engineering company, founded in 1970, working with customers from design to commissioning and maintenance, supported by a nationwide branch structure. The company is comprised of six business units and currently has around 400 employees throughout the group. We are an Investors in People Platinum accredited employer and recognise the important role our employees play in our success which is why they are at the heart of everything we do. We aim to support and encourage our employees to pursue their interests and provide development opportunities to ensure they have rewarding and fulfilling careers.

Projects Department

Led by the Director of Projects, the team includes Project Managers, Site Managers and Site Engineers, with added additional support from the wider Industrial Contracts delivery functions.  Typically, the team will manage around 20-30 projects simultaneously all at varying stages.  Projects are based mainly in the UK, however the team have, on occasion, completed projects worldwide.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager who will work as part of the team ensuring our reputation of being leaders in our field is upheld.

The successful candidate will report to the Director or Projects and be responsible for planning and controlling all stages of refrigeration projects from purchase order to handover.

Responsibilities

Key duties include a range of responsibilities, which include but are not limited to;

People and Processes

• Identify project specific risk areas and implement and monitor risk minimisation and mitigation actions

• Compliance with company safety, quality, administration and commercial procedures ensuring each and every project is delivered to the highest standard

• Good time management to allow delivery of projects at varying stages at any one time.

Financial

• Deliver projects at target margin or better

• Control project cash flow and revenue recognition using our established template documentation and processes

• Identify and manage site resources and any charges that occur due to programme/scope change – ensure resources are reallocated accordingly

• Resolve/agree project final accounts with sub-contractors and clients as expediently as possible

Customers

• Maintain customer/contractor relationships through regular dialogue and timely site visits.

• Identify and manage programme changes as necessary through effective client and sub-contactor communication

• Complete project to customer expectation or better and inline with Star Standards

• Ensure documentation is in place for smooth handover to customers and local branch the local Operations team

Technology

• Manage a variety of complex projects at any one time

• Produce timely and accurate management information reports inline with the reporting schedule

• Identify and secure changes to scope and programme as project variations ensuring agreements are in place in a timely manner

• Effective use of company approved software

• Provide a total solutions expertise

The Candidate

We are seeking a motivated individual who is well organised and able to manage a varied workload, working with multiple stakeholders

The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate knowledge & experience in areas including:

Key skills and experience

• Experience working on large industrial construction projects, either in design, management, engineering, installation and/or commissioning;

• Good understanding of commercial aspects associated with engineering and construction projects;

• Good understanding health & safety legislation

• Good knowledge of MS Office software and MS Project

• Building and maintaining excellent relationships with customers

• Focus on the company’s core values aiding decision making

• Supervising internal staff and external subcontractors

• Knowledge of industrial scale refrigeration plant would be beneficial but not essential;

Full training on company systems and procedures will be given.

An excellent remuneration package is available including:

Annual leave: 35 days inclusive of bank holidays

Pension: 8% non-contributory pension with option to make additional voluntary contributions with company top up based on the level of AVC’s

Twice yearly salary reviews with reference to RPI

Professional Development: biannual reviews on development to encourage career growth

Private Medical insurance available after 6 months of employment with additional family option

Permanent Health Insurance: generous long term illness cover equal to 50% of salary with continuation of company pension contributions

Life Assurance: 6 x annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 phoneline offering practical support and access to counsellors

Star Share Ownership Plan: option to become a company shareholder through pre-tax saving scheme

Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Leasing salary sacrifice schemes

Annual company profitability bonus

Employee Milestone bonus, including increased holiday entitlement

Application process

Respond to this advert with a current CV and cover letter.

A selection of candidates will be shortlisted for interview where a suitable time and date will be organised.

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge every application.

First stage interviews may be carried out remotely, via video call prior to a face to face interview.

The successful candidate will be notified and a start date agreed.

Contact email

hr@star-ref.co.uk

Closing date

30th August 2024