Job Description

You will bring your experience of managing projects in similar process industries to develop and deliver fast, effective improvements with the site team. This role is a fixed term contract for 2 years.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of site projects that are focused on environmental, safety and production improvements. Projects will range from £2mln new plants to minor pipework mods for environmental or production improvements.
• Lead projects for other Argent sites when they have high levels of investment. This will require travel to sites near Chester and Amsterdam although the role will be based at the Motherwell site.
• Work closely with Argent’s other sites to improve processes, share knowledge and provide support where necessary. This may require occasional site visits in the UK.
• For the programmes and projects you lead, measure and report the site’s progress and success.
• Work closely with the procurement team to develop and implement contracting strategies – get Argent the best possible value for money.
• Use the site’s management of change process to ensure that all changes are safe, compliant and reliable. It would be an advantage if you could be authorized as a management of change signatory.
• Use project controls to track and manage schedules, costs and risks. Report these clearly to both Argent and external stakeholders, such as SEPA.
• Deliver projects by developing small teams using both Argent and contractor resources.
• Balance the priorities of the project portfolio by working closely with the site management team and communicating clearly.
• Actively lead the whole project cycle; from initial project definition through development, design and engineering, procurement to construction and commissioning.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate Apprenticed or Chartered Engineer with significant practical experience. Project Management Qualification or demonstrable experience. Experience working in a process plant is essential, with Manufacturing, Process or Chemical background. Experience of change management within a challenging environment. Proven track record of taking projects from inception to completion on time and within budget. Commercial acumen with strong business analytical skills. Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire actions. Excellent facilitation skills to engage a cross-functional team towards a desired outcome. Good knowledge of management of change process.