Project Team Leader

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A

PROJECT TEAM LEADER

Number of Roles: 1 | Division: Facilities| Location: Morley

Sigma are experts at transforming commercial space. With over 20 years’ experience operating in the fast-paced and dynamic retail sector, Sigma provide a true end-to-end service; from store construction and consolidation to fixture procurement, projects, and mechanical & electrical installation. 

Ranked in the top 10% of the 2019 Sunday Times International FastTrack 200 awards, we’ve been acknowledged as being one of Britain’s fastest growing private companies.

It’s our people that make us who we are, and we are proud to have some of the most experienced, knowledgeable, passionate, and dedicated individuals within our industry, at every level in our business. Sigma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. our business.

Outline of role

We are looking for an organised and proactive Project Team Leader to join our ACC team in Morley. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be responsible for coordinating day-to-day project activities, supporting and motivating a team, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Working closely with the Project Manager, Project Coordinators, clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will play a key role in keeping projects on track, managing competing priorities, and driving operational excellence.

This position combines people leadership with active involvement in project delivery, making it an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys both managing a team and getting involved in the detail.

Main responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support the project team to achieve delivery objectives.
• Plan, prioritise and coordinate workloads to ensure projects are completed on time and within agreed deadlines.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and dependencies, and implement or escalate solutions where required.
• Act as the key link between the Project Manager and Project Coordinators, ensuring clear communication and alignment of priorities.
• Allocate resources effectively to balance workloads and support business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Provide regular project updates, reporting and performance information.
• Support cross-functional collaboration to ensure project and process changes are communicated and implemented effectively.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support the implementation of more efficient ways of working.
• Contribute directly to project delivery through the completion of operational project tasks as required.
• Support quality standards by providing guidance, coaching and knowledge sharing across the team.
• Produce weekly and monthly departmental reports and support the Project Manager with wider team objectives.

Knowledge and experience required

• Previous experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading, coordinating or supervising a team to achieve operational and project delivery goals.
• Strong project planning, scheduling and deadline management experience.
• Experience working closely with a variety of internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage changing priorities and adapt to evolving business requirements.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using Sage 200 or a similar ERP/accounting system would be advantageous.

Skills required

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to motivate, guide and support team members.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to problem solving.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Ability to build positive working relationships and influence stakeholders effectively.
• Resilient and calm under pressure while managing multiple priorities.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing business needs.
• Strong decision-making skills with the confidence to challenge inaccuracies or inefficiencies where appropriate.
• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on achieving shared business goals.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade A-C / 4-9 (or equivalent) in Maths and English

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• A day’s ‘birthday leave’ to be taken within your birthday month
• Opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday*
• Opportunity for hybrid working*
• Ability to participate in the Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme*
• Ability to participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthshield cash plan with discounts on high street stores
• Free external financial advice – offering support for mortgages, pensions and insurances
• Enhanced family friendly pay*
• Free tea, coffee and fruit on all sites
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*Subject to eligibility

Opportunity to be involved with

• Group Colleague Board
• Quarterly Corporate Events/Charity Involvement

Sigma is committed to providing colleagues with opportunities to progress their career, supported by a range of training and development activities and interventions’

If you think you’ve got what it takes to join our growing, winning team we’d love you to hear from you.