Collett & Sons Ltd

Are you ready to lead complex projects from start to finish? Collett and Sons Ltd has an exciting Project Manager opportunity! Location: Goole, DN14 6UE Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full Time, Permanent About Us: Collett and Sons Ltd is a successful family-owned multi-modal operator with three divisions: Transport (general freight and warehousing), Heavy Lift and Projects (heavy transport and project management), and Consulting (route surveying and site access studies). Operating predominantly across the UK and Ireland, we specialise in Oil and Gas, Power Generation, Heavy Engineering, Renewables, and Civil and Infrastructure markets. Project Manager - The Role: As Project Manager, you will take overall responsibility for planning and executing projects, working as part of a team to deliver turnkey solutions to our clients. You will manage all aspects of project delivery, from technical and operational requirements through to commercial considerations. You will ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest safety standards, while contributing to process improvements and developing the Heavy Lift and Projects division. Project Manager - Key Responsibilities: - Manage contracts to ensure Collett delivers projects as agreed, capturing variations and securing appropriate billing and favourable payment terms - Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to high safety standards, proactively managing all aspects of execution - Control project costs, maximise profitability, and provide early warnings when projects go off track - Ensure all necessary engineering documentation is produced to a high standard and reviewed before execution - Maintain proactive client relationships as the primary point of contact Project Manager - You: - High level of drive, self-motivation, and self-management ability - Excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills - Proficient with Microsoft Office packages and current valid driving licence - Proactive planner with commercial understanding of contracts and risk management - Capable team player with desirable knowledge of heavy lift transportation or experience in Oil and Gas, Power Generation, Heavy Engineering, Renewables, or Civil and Infrastructure sectors Benefits: - Overnight subsistence costs paid when away from base - 28 days annual leave per year including Bank Holidays - Holiday Purchase Scheme available, subject to conditions - Company Sick Pay scheme, subject to conditions - Company pension contributions, subject to conditions - Industry-approved further education provided for the right candidate - Opportunity for promotion and division growth To submit your CV for this exciting Project Manager opportunity, click Apply today!

Are you ready to manage complex heavy lift projects for a specialist transport leader? Collett and Sons Ltd has an exciting Heavy Lift Manager opportunity! Location: Goole, DN14 6UE Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00hrs to 17:00hrs About Us: Collett and Sons Ltd is a successful family-owned specialist transport company with a national and international reputation. We have been operating for decades as a global multi-modal transport provider, offering general haulage, heavy transport, heavy lift, marine and consulting services to clients across multiple sectors. Heavy Lift Manager - The Role: Reporting directly to the Technical Director, you will manage the Crane Hire and Industrial Services section. Working as part of the Projects team, you will be responsible for planning and delivering heavy lift projects from contract award to completion. You will act as the primary client contact throughout project execution, manage budgets and quotations, prepare lift plans, conduct site surveys, and coordinate internal teams to ensure successful, cost-effective project delivery. You will attend site when required, provide technical support, and maintain high standards of quality, health and safety, and customer service throughout all operations. Heavy Lift Manager - Key Responsibilities: - Plan and manage all installation activities, ensuring projects meet contract requirements, budgets, programmes, health and safety standards and quality expectations - Act as primary customer contact, managing communications with clients, employees and subcontractors throughout project execution - Prepare budgets, quotations and lift plans, specifying crane requirements and resources - Attend client kickoff meetings and conduct site visits to gather information and incorporate findings into risk assessments and method statements - Coordinate internal teams and manage scheduling of the Heavy Lift Team operations - Conduct facility and route surveys at third party operational sites such as ports and harbours - Identify revenue and profitability opportunities while managing client expectations - Maintain client relationships and ensure all activities comply with quality, health, safety and environmental standards Heavy Lift Manager - You: - Previous experience in mobile cranes, heavy lifting or industrial services is essential - Strong communicator at all levels with ability to build relationships with colleagues and clients - Physically fit and able to manage demanding tasks independently with initiative - Qualified to CPCS standards in slinger and signaler roles; CPCS Appointed Person, CPCS Crane Supervisor, CPCS Forklift and Telehandler qualifications preferred - Hold a full clean driving licence; C and E licence preferred - Proficient with computer systems including CAD software, with good geographic knowledge of UK and Europe - Detail-oriented with ability to record and report progress; positive approach to managing change Benefits: - 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, plus holiday purchase scheme - Company pension scheme contributions - Overnight subsistence costs paid when working away from base - Varied workload with opportunity to develop skills and progress within Transport, Heavy Lift and Projects divisions - Potential for promotion and career development within the company To submit your CV for this exciting Heavy Lift Manager opportunity, click Apply today!