Job Description
Project Manager
Northern England
Permanent Staff Positions
Our client is a leading global consultancy business with an excellent reputation for their breadth of capability and their capacity to provide innovative solutions for challenging projects.
They have exciting opportunities for Project Managers with pre and post contract experience of large construction projects to support their strong pipeline of government and defence infrastructure sector work.
Reporting directly to the Project Director, you will be responsible for managing large construction and redevelopment projects through their full lifecycle from inception through feasibility, design, construction to final handover, working closely with the client, stakeholders, and colleagues from other disciplines.
Roles can be based from either their Manchester, Leeds or Newcastle offices, but our client operates a good hybrid working model, which allows plenty of scope for remote working.
Key responsibilities
Key responsibilities will include:
Ensuring internal governance is adhered to
Managing and reporting project finances (external)
Maintaining project financial discipline (internal) including invoicing
Programming of works and resource management
Managing project risk
Client liaison and stakeholder management
Project reviews
Chairing project progress meetings with project teams
Project change control management
Assisting with business development opportunities and contributing to bid writing
Developing and growing customer relationships, whilst identifying new business development opportunities.
Supporting Senior Staff in delivering business objectives
Skills & Experience
Suitable candidates should be able to demonstrate:
Post degree project management experience
Chartered Project Professional (ChPP MAPM) status, equivalent or working towards; or equivalent technical qualification (MCIOB, MRICS)
PMQ (APM), PFQ (APM) preferable
NEC 3/4 accredited is preferable or a strong understanding of NEC 3/4 Construction Contracts
Strong communication skills including the ability to manage meetings with senior client representatives and stakeholders
A collaborative approach including managing large technical teams and working closely with multi-stakeholder client teams
Proven ability to deliver to deadlines
Able to work collaboratively with clients in order to deliver results
Professional and ethical in everything that you do
Good practical knowledge of Microsoft Software, including Excel, Project and Word
The ability to prepare and implement a range of project tools including programmes, risk registers, Stakeholder Management Plans, Project Execution Plans, Quality Assurance Plans
Ability to meet client security clearance requirements.
Full UK Driving licence preferable
Rewards
Our client has long recognised that their success is built on the expertise and dedication of their employees. They provide a collaborative and flexible environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. They are also proud to offer very competitive compensation and benefits packages