Project Manager

The Role

The Project Manager will receive and tender customer enquiries and the coordination of the manufacture and supply of materials from projects for standard pre-engineered spare parts, custom engineered fans and upgrades in an effective and profitable manner whilst maintaining a good working relationship with all clients by providing timely and professional service.

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 you will do

• Review and assess enquiries to establish a clear understanding of the scope of work required.
• Establish the existence of items numbers, full technical descriptions and detail drawing (if applicable) to enable the manufacture / procurement of required components.
• Arrange and coordinate with engineering / drawing office and customer (if required) for a design review of the requirements to be carried out and the preparation of design drawings / specifications, when pre-engineered items cannot be established 
• Establish current costs, prepare and submit tenders. Liaise with customers to secure orders and negotiate terms of contract where necessary.
• Review and process customer orders and co-ordinate the material procurement (including the placement of sub-orders), manufacturing, delivery and invoicing to ensure timely deliveries.
• Establish the purchase requirements of proprietary stock and project items and process the placement of sub-orders as applicable.
• Arrange and co-ordinate installation and commissioning of project (as required).
• Review, co-ordinate, prepare (as required) and issue the project documentation / certification requirements to the customer.
• Liaise with customers and keep them informed of project progress, delivery times and all other project related matters.
• Review, co-ordinate and prepare (as applicable), the generation of the appropriate project shipping paperwork.
• Undertake effective project management to ensure smooth project execution of the manufacture and supply of items, site activities, financials and profitable delivery of contract. Including the prompt resolution of any warranty issues.

What do you bring

An ideal candidate would likely have the following profile: 

• Degree qualified.
• 3 years minimum experienced in managing multiple projects from conception to closure.
• A strong working knowledge of Axial, Centrifugal Fans and Air Pre-heaters and their constituent component parts and functions.
• Computer literacy, with good knowledge on using MSOffice applications
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear concise information / instruction, either verbal or written to all business levels. 
• Good administration and time management skills.

It would be beneficial to have the following: 

• Exposure to manufacturing environment
• A basic knowledge of Axial, Centrifugal Fans and Air Pre-heaters and their constituent component parts and functions.
• Exposure to on-site installations
• MS Project familiarity

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

• A flexible, hybrid working environment
• Generous holiday entitlement package totalling 33 days annual leave 
• Howden Pension Plan with a maximum employer contribution of 7% 
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay
• Free onsite parking 
• Healthcare cash plan 
• 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.