United Rentals Europe
Project Manager
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For our National role, we are looking for a:
Project Manager
Location: National
The Role:
We are looking for a skilled and proactive Project Manager to lead our project delivery function. As Project Manager, you will be the driving force behind successful project execution, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes on time and within budget. You will coordinate with internal teams, external clients, and branch offices to deliver exceptional results. This is a key position that will work with Sales, Solution Engineers, and Foreman’s.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning & Execution
- Develop detailed project plans with clear objectives, tasks, deadlines, and resource allocation
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, implementing timely resolutions
- Monitor project progress actively and take corrective action when necessary
- Manage project budgets, advise on cost calculations, and report financial performance to management
- Ensure quality assurance through appropriate monitoring and evaluation
- Produce regular progress reports for management and stakeholders
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and supervise project teams with professionalism and support
- Support and develop staff, fostering a collaborative working environment
- Schedule and allocate work activities to maximize efficiency and resource utilization
- Provide training and mentoring to team members
Stakeholder Management & Communication
- Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external clients throughout the project lifecycle
- Maintain regular communication with all stakeholders to align expectations
- Coordinate with temporary branch offices, Sales teams, and departmental leaders
- Ensure clear, consistent communication across all project phases
Continuous Improvement
- Identify and address structural bottlenecks in processes and systems
- Implement process and project improvements to enhance customer value
- Conduct post-project evaluations to establish best practices and lessons learned
- Focus on reducing working capital and improving productivity
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About You
Experience & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Project Management, Engineering, or related field (Desirable)
- IPMA or Prince2 certification (Desirable)
- Strong business experience in a comparable project management role
- Preferably experience in rental industries or turnaround activities
- Knowledge of Power and/or Fluid products and rental solutions is a plus
- Experience with matrix organizations and Lean or Six Sigma projects is a plus
- Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety with ability to complete comprehensive Site RAMS
- Valid driver’s license
Essential Skills & Attributes:
- Excellent project management, organizational, and planning skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (fluent in local language and English)
- Ability to work effectively with all organizational levels in a multicultural environment
- Strong service attitude with a no-nonsense, action-oriented approach
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent computer skills
- Good training and presentation abilities
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously under pressure
- Strong safety awareness and environmental responsibility
About us:
United Rentals Europe is the industry leader in the European Fluid, Power and Tool solutions market. We provide rental products, customizable rental solutions, and comprehensive tool management services. The equipment we offer is designed with safety and quality as top priorities, featuring “plug and play” capabilities and great versatility for a wide range of applications. We work together with our customers to find solutions with a shared commitment to service and safety. This translates into unique benefits and the best rental solutions for your jobsite.
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We have 41 offices across Europe (the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany and the UK). Our European headquarters is located in the Netherlands. Growth is in our DNA and this offers employees the opportunity to grow personally and professionally.
United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world. The company has an integrated network of 1,663 rental locations in North America, 41 in Europe, 45 in Australia and 19 in New Zealand. In North America, the company operates in 49 states and every Canadian province. The company’s approximately 28,500 employees serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others. The company offers a fleet of equipment for rent with a total original cost of $22.48 billion. United Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the Barron’s 400 Index and the Russell 3000 Index® and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut USA.
Additional information about United Rentals is available at www.unitedrentals.com/en-gb
As an employer, we provide equal opportunities for all, regardless of gender identity, age, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability or other non-performance-related factors. We value diversity and inclusion and provide a respectful working environment where discrimination and harassment have no place.
Our offer:
United Rentals offers you a challenging position within an international, service-oriented and pleasant work environment where there is room for initiatives. Your opinion and innovative ideas are valued. We invest in your personal growth through coaching and training.
We spend a lot of time on a thorough training program to ensure that you have a good basis to start your career at United Rentals.
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Apply via our website www.unitedrentals.com/en-gb.
For more information at careersuk@ur.com.
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