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We are one of the world’s leading project and cost management consultancies operating at the forefront of the property, transport and energy sectors. We are working with clients to create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to design, deliver and operate the most complex projects.
Our Controls and Assurance Team master complexity by combining our tried and tested project controls approaches with creative thinking and technology, bringing our clients projects to life with maximum impact. We are expanding nationally, with many exciting opportunities across our Energy, Infrastructure and Industrial clients, there has never been a better time to join.
We are looking for high calibre Project Managers to join our highly successful team, supporting our clients across the North Region, based in either our Leeds, Manchester, Warrington or Stockton-on-Tees offices.
Placing great emphasis on the training, development and progression of our staff, we’re dedicated to providing high quality professional services with cutting-edge expertise. Join us and you’ll benefit from a development programme designed to ensure your career objectives are met in full.
We are looking for a collaborative and sharp minded individual to:
Provide support to the Controls and Assurance team on complex multi-faceted projects to identify opportunities for value realisation and project improvements, leading to greater efficiency and effectiveness.
Interface with the programme manager, commercial managers, risk consultants and planners to deliver professional and competent advice and support meeting the required reporting deadlines.
Develop and execute effective execution strategies including developing the Project Execution Plan (PEP), defining how the project will be managed, organised and executed.
Work with the Project Planners to track against milestones, activities and report to stakeholders.
Manage and resolve any issues within the contract. Identify risks and facilitate the resolution of the issues. Manage the update of the schedule and budget.
Collate relevant information and produce status reports. Presenting these to project boards and attending progress meetings.
Proactively lead and develop Client relationships and accounts.
Articulate construction industry knowledge and technical excellence to Clients and colleagues.
To join us you’ll need/have:
- A recognized diploma or degree or be qualified by experience
- A professional membership (or working towards) of a recognised professional institution (MRICS, MAPM or equivalent)
- A positive, collaborative, and innovative approach able to work on your own initiative.
- Effective leadership skills of project management services in a Client facing role.
- Sound technical project management knowledge demonstrating established experience and aptitude.
- Experience of the project and programme lifecycle. (e.g. Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation/Commissioning processes).
- Experience of building positive & cooperative Client relationships and business networks.
- Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams & delivering successful projects through a recognised project management methodology
- Sound technical project management knowledge demonstrating established experience and aptitude.
- Experience of administrating contracts, e.g. NEC3/4; IChemE; FIDIC, and ability to advise on appropriate procurement routes.
- Effective client interface skills and experience with the ability to offer project advice.
- Good report writing and presentation skills.
- Good IT skills.
- Working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation.
The right person:
- To do well in this role you’ll need to be able to demonstrate the following:
- Involvement and experience of Project Management in a Project environment, to deliver outputs/outcomes to agreed time, cost and quality requirements.
- A confident and professional manner, coupled with excellent communication skills, with clients and colleagues alike, to ensure clarity in all situations and to effectively influence.
- An assertive, methodical and analytical style of thinking, being able to show initiative and examples of creativity.
- Self-motivation and able to work well on your own initiative.
- Being highly organised and able to prioritise.
- Ability to collaborate and build relationships across the wider teams.
- Ability to work well under pressure and proven ability to deliver to deadlines.
- The ability to motivate yourself and teams, deal with conflict and create a collaborative team culture to meet client requirements.
- A willingness to travel within the UK and to work flexibly with occasional out of hours work to accommodate project and client requirements.
- Applying the principles of quality assurance and environmental management in compliance with an organisation's Policies.
- The highest levels of leadership and commitment to Health, Safety, Environment and Security.
- Working with integrity in a collaborative manner within a project team.