Technical Safety Services

Project Manager

TSS Family of Companies - Rochester, Kent, United Kingdom - Full Time

 

Office based in Rochester, Kent, with occasional travel within the UK.

Who are we?
The TSS (Technical Safety Services) Family of Companies is one of the largest independent laboratory and hospital service providers with locations across the United States and United Kingdom. Our customers include leading life sciences and healthcare companies and renowned research institutions. We are a leading provider of environmental monitoring solutions, testing, calibration and certification services for controlled environments, medical gas systems, and laboratory instrumentation. Our Family of Companies includes Technical Safety Services (TSS), Evergreen Medical Services (EMS), Cornerstone Commissioning, and Clean Air Technologies (CAT). 

 In 2024, Clean Air Technologies Ltd in the UK was purchased and includes into Technical Safety Services (TSS). Clean Air Technologies was established in 1998 and is one of the largest Cleanroom and Containment facility certification companies in the UK. 

 TSS ensures the equipment our customers use to keep their employees and products safe is in full working order. We are the leading provider of testing and certification services for cleanrooms, fume hoods, biological safety cabinets, and other controlled environment equipment. Working at our customers' facilities, TSS employees are key enablers – helping ensure safety, accuracy, and compliance in some of the leading laboratories in the United States and the UK. 

We are rapidly growing and looking for additional passionate and talented employees to join our team and partner with our customers who are doing dramatic work focused on improving the human condition. 


How will you make an impact?
Project Managers are responsible for assisting in the planning, execution, and monitoring of various projects. You will use project management methodologies, tools, and techniques while working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery within scope, program, and budget constraints.

For the right candidate, those without direct experience will be considered and trained by our experience project managers. This role offers an opportunity to develop essential project management skills and grow into a full-fledged Project Manager within a very specialist and niche market serving Cleanroom and Bio-containment facilities throughout the UK. 


What will you do?

Project Planning and Coordination:

  • Assist in defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather project requirements and expectations. 
  • Support in developing project plans, timelines, and resource allocation. 
Project Execution: 
  • Work closely with project teams to execute project tasks according to the established plan. 
  • Monitor project progress and track milestones to ensure timely completion. 
  • Assist in resolving issues, risks, and conflicts that may arise during project execution. 
Team Collaboration: 
  • Coordinate activities and communication among project team members 
  • Foster a collaborative environment to encourage teamwork and knowledge sharing. 
  • Support in conducting team meetings, workshops, and training sessions as required. 

Documentation and Reporting: 

  • Maintain project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes. 
  • Generate regular progress reports for stakeholders to provide insight into project performance. 
  • Assist in evaluating project outcomes and identifying areas for improvement. 

Quality Assurance: 

  • Assist in ensuring that project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations. 
  • Participate in quality assurance activities such as reviews, inspections, and testing. 

Risk Management: 

  • Assist in identifying project risks and developing mitigation strategies. 
  • Monitor and evaluate risks throughout the project lifecycle, escalating issues as necessary. l leaders and IT to define system requirements, test, deploy, and adopt system changes.

Risk Assessment & Method Statements 

  • Produce Risk assessments and method statements where required and review those submitted by subcontractors. 

Quotations 

  • Producing quotations for new opportunities.
  • Producing work packages to obtain costs from suppliers and review of their proposals to ensure they meet project expectations.
How will you get rewarded?
Compensation and Benefits
  • Salary range of £30,000 - £40,000 annually 
    (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with industry data.) 
  • 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays 
  • Company pension plan  
  • Performance based annual review  
  • Medicash plan providing cashback on day to day health treatments 
  • Necessary training to achieve a Professional Project Management certification (e.g. PRINCE2). 
  • Fully expensed Company Car  
  • Laptop 
  • Company Phone 
How will you get here?
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or other related related field. 
  • 0 – 2 years of Mechanical, Electrical, or HVAC experience, or other relevant experience. 
  • A combination of education, experience and training may meet requirements. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • 2+ years of previous work experience in project management, HVAC or construction related fields.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and software.
  • A levels in mathematics, biology and Physics desirable. 
  • Project Management qualification: external, e.g. IPMA, APM, PMI, Prince 2 (desirable) 
Job Specific Requirements 
  • Full UK driving License 
  • Regular criminal records check required for client sites 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail which result in sound decisions, solutions, and recommendations.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal abilities to work directly with customers. 
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment. 
  • Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges. 
  • Proficient with Microsoft excel, word and PowerPoint 
Note: This job description outlines the primary duties and qualifications expected of a Trainee Project Manager. Responsibilities may vary depending on the organization and specific projects assigned. Training and mentorship will be provided to support the candidate's professional development in project management. 

TSS Family of Companies is a passionate equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity. Interested in a role but not sure it’s the right fit for you? Call us and let’s talk.

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