The Role

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for supporting project management activities from quote acceptance through execution, invoicing, and cash collection. Key responsibilities include fostering positive client relationships, assisting Project Managers with large project execution, and managing the commercial aspects of projects, such as budgets, cost reporting, and risk management. Additionally, the role entails overseeing project schedules to ensure timely and efficient delivery.

Who are we... 

Chart Industries is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the clean energy and industrial gas markets. Chart employees over 11,700 people based across 64 global manufacturing locations and 50+ service centres. Recognised for an innovative edge and expansive portfolio, Chart has a global leadership position in process technologies with products and services in applications such as hydrogen, carbon capture, energy recovery, nuclear, water treatment, mining, and LNG to name a few.

In 2023, Chart acquired Howden, a leading global engineering business. Since 1854, Howden has been at the forefront of developing engineering solutions for the needs of industrial processes. Today, Howden provide mission critical air and gas handling products to clients with our range of highly engineered compressors, blowers, fans, steam turbines and rotary heat exchangers.

The strategic combination of Howden and Chart expands our offering of products and solutions across the Nexus of Clean™ -- clean power, clean water, clean food and clean industrials. Together we are advancing a more sustainable future, by helping our customers to increase their environmental & functional efficiencies and decarbonise their operations. We have a strong corporate identity and a clear purpose - you will be a member of our team shaping the future of the company and participating in helping our customers tackle some of the planet's most pressing issues.

What will you do... 

• Maintain detailed design, procurement, manufacturing and assembly programmes and report regularly on project status and deliveries.

• Provide support to PM’s in procurement, engineering, despatch and all aspects of Projects activities as required.

• Report regularly on project status both internally and externally.

• Monitor and expedite internal & external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of hardware and software to support OTD of projects across all projects.

• Maintain up-to-date project costs and provide periodic reports on project status and performance to management and the client.

• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards in compliance with company policy to ensure safe working environment.

• Interact and respond to all aspects of the Howden Business Management System

• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards in compliance with company policy to ensure safe working environment.

What do you bring... 

An ideal candidate would likely have the following experience…

• Educated to HNC level or equivalent in a relevant engineering or project management discipline

• Commercial acumen / experience in dealing with clients and suppliers

• Confidence and experience to pro-actively solve problems, think laterally and identify corrective actions

• Leadership, communication, negotiating, influencing and inter-personal skills, with the drive and commitment to achieve project objectives

• Ability to work independently

• Confidence and experience to pro-actively lead issue resolution.

• Computer literacy i.e. Word, Excel, MS Project

• Excellent Time Management Skills

• Excellent Communications skills (Written and Oral)

• Knowledge of Project Management methodologies and responsibilities

• Practical knowledge of project program design, maintenance and implementation.

• A knowledge of turbo compressor systems would be beneficial.

• A knowledge of and commitment to customer service, financial control and engineering quality would be beneficial.

We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Howden more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you. 

Our benefits... 

This is a permanent position based at our HQ in Renfrew, including an early finish on Friday. Our range of fantastic benefits includes:

• A flexible, hybrid working environment

• Generous holiday entitlement package totalling 33 days annual leave

• Howden Pension Plan with a maximum employer contribution of 7% with Scottish Widows

• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay

• Free onsite parking

• Healthcare cash plan with Healthshield

• Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary

• Group Income Protection plan

• Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing

• Dedicated Help@Hand Service – free counselling, physiotherapy, financial support, medical second opinion, remote GP, personal training, nutrition consultations etc 

• Opportunity to be involved in our ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering

Chart is an equal opportunity employer...

The Company intention in respect of recruitment, selection and promotion is to appoint the most suitable candidate for each job regardless of that person’s race, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability.