Masterplan Project Manager Construction

Michael Page Property and Construction

Excellent opportunity for a Masterplan Project Manager to work clientside on a prestigious Gigafactory project.

Client Details

Agratas are a joint venture between JLR & Tata to build and deliver the future of EV batteries.

They are looking for people who enjoy problem solving and challenging the norm. You will need to be comfortable in work with ambiguity and be flexible in your approach to support ongoing change, as they pioneer in this sector. JLR & Tata Group story : To accelerate their progress towards achieving a cleaner, greener, and carbon neutral world, they have formed a new Tata Group Synergies team which will focus on leveraging the opportunities and world leading capabilities within energy, technology, communication and software that exist within the Tata Group. Enabling them to capitalise on these opportunities, they are building a Tata Group Synergies project team to develop our strategic approach to battery supply working across multiple organisations, both inside and outside the group.

Description

Job Purpose

The role will be part of the Capital Projects Management Team who are accountable for implementing the buildings and infrastructure programme required to support ambitious plans.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage masterplan development.
• Responsible for the development and governance of the site masterplan in a timely manner which supports the project.
• Ensure projects remain within budget, managing the financial aspects including contracts, change orders and any disputes.
• Accurate estimation and predictability of programme costs and timing, ensuring cost efficiency and value for money of the work packages within the build programme.
• Challenge technical assumptions to ensure that optimum solutions are achieved for the project.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders including architects, engineers, subcontractors and regulatory agencies to ensure project requirements are clearly defined and communicated.
• Ensure appropriate monitoring and controlling of projects performance and provide timely and accurate data reporting.
• Delivery of the required build outputs to enable the required outcomes to allow the programme to realise its intended benefits.

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Chartered or professional Engineer in Civil, Structural, Architectural or Mechanical Engineering fields ideal but not essential.

• Experience of master planning for technical campus.
• Design management experience of a large external team.
• Technical proficiency, structural engineering experience along with the ability to adapt, innovate and meet changing demands.
• Experience in Buildings, structures and internal fit projects.
• A good working knowledge of MEP systems, fire alarm, LV power, ventilation etc
• Strong Commercial awareness and experienced in UK Engineering Contracts, specifically JCT and/or NEC.
• Background in managing large-scale projects in various sectors including batteries, pharma, R&D, hospitals, large-scale manufacturing, aerospace, Semi-Conductors, Specialized Environments, or other large factory builds.
• Proven track record in dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion and ability to achieve results within the set timeframe.
• Experience of developing and maintaining effective strategic partnerships with a wide range of key stakeholders and ability to influence the key decision makers.
• Strong and demonstrable leadership and management skills including project management, procurement, contract management, financial and change management.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team with excellent people management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, proactive development, motivation and engagement of the team.

Job Offer

• Salary: £70,000 – 80,000
• Car Allowance: £6,800
• Bonus: 12.5%
• 25 days holiday
• Pension: 5% matched contribution