Project Manager

Shepherdswell, Kent
Trapeze Recruitment Services Ltd

Job Summary

You will manage a range of utility infrastructure projects The projects will require a collaborative approach to be adopted between the project manager, framework consultants/contractors, construction contractors, operational teams and multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive the whole life cycle of projects by working with strategy and operational sponsors in the development of project strategic objectives and business benefits where applicable.
• Responsible for developing the overall project plan within the project delivery framework, including leading on reviews and achieving budget approvals.
• Coordination with the respective stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure their requirements are captured and accommodated within the design scope.
• Adherence to all legislation and good practice relating to project and design management activities, allowing for optimal scheme design outcomes that meet the projects objectives.
• Provide regular project updates and reports to various stakeholders and groups in a manner that can be understood by the various stakeholder groups.
• To manage risks and notify at an early stage of any potential risks to come about, ensuring mitigation actions have been identified and ownership assigned.
• Produce NEC contract documents and ITT packs including the project Scope, Works and Site Information for subsequent Tender
• Fulfilling the role of Project Manager as defined under the NEC suite of contracts.
• Producing project budgets and managing costs against budget.
• Producing work/product break down structures and producing and maintaining project programmes using MS Project.
• Review and understand CAD drawings and technical specifications.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ideally a BSc/BEng (or above) in appropriate related technical discipline (Infrastructure/Civils/MEICA) or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Project Management Qualification from APM or demonstratable project management experience and a willingness to progress towards MAPM.
• Proven experience (minimum of 3 years) of managing and delivering utility infrastructure projects from inception through feasibility, design and implementation to project completion utilising the NEC suite of contracts, with a good knowledge of current legislation, technical standards and specifications within

one or more utility disciplines.

• Understanding and extensive experience with NEC contracts
• A demonstrable understanding of current CDM2015 Regulations and relevant Health & Safety Legislation
• Good user skills in MS Office 365 and MS Project
• Strong background liaising with Engineering Consultants and Contractors
• Full driving licence and own transport

Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Private Health Care
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• 3rd party discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits and reward platform
• Free Parking
• Employee volunteering scheme

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