Junior Project Manager

About the role

Collett and Sons Ltd is a successful family-owned company operating for many years as a multi-modal transport operator. We are structured into 4 integrated divisions: Transport, Heavy Lift and Projects, Marine, and Consulting. We specialise in the Oil and Gas, Power Generation, Heavy Engineering, Renewables, and Civil and Infrastructure sectors, transporting and moving difficult loads across the UK and worldwide. We operate from three major sites: 5 acres in Halifax, 10 acres in Goole, and 6 acres in Grangemouth. Junior Project Manager - The Role: You will work as part of the Projects team, reporting directly to the Senior Project Manager. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include handling customer, driver, and sub-contractor enquiries, assisting with the planning and scheduling of road transport operations, and supporting the movement of Abnormal Indivisible Loads. You will help manage operations cost-effectively and contribute to producing method statements, CAD drawings, and lift plans. Initially, you will assist with running project operations, developing to take full responsibility for managing these functions. Junior Project Manager - Key Responsibilities: - Field incoming calls and emails from customers, drivers, and sub-contractors - Assist with planning and scheduling of road transport operations - Plan and coordinate the movement of abnormal indivisible loads, including obtaining permits and undertaking route surveys - Manage operations on a cost-effective basis - Assist in producing method statements, CAD drawings, and lift plans Junior Project Manager - You: - Hold GCSE standard or above in Maths and English (A Level or equivalent preferred) - Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills - Have geographic knowledge of the UK and Europe - Are an effective communicator at all levels - Are flexible, willing to learn, and able to build business relationships - Are available to travel and work away from home as required

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Are you ready to launch your career in project management within the transport and logistics industry? Collett and Sons Ltd has an exciting Junior Project Manager opportunity! Location: Goole, DN14 6UE Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full-time Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day (overtime and weekend working required as needed) Closing Date: Not specified

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