Project Manager for Utilities Infrastructure

Dover, Kent
New Appointments Group

Our prestigious client, based in Dover, is seeking a Utilities Infrastructure Project Manager. This is a full-time permanent position, and commands a highly competitive salary with a host of benefits to include 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, discretionary bonus scheme, private health care, life assurance, employee assistance programme, 3rd party discounts and cycle to work scheme.

You will project manage a range of engineering infrastructure projects, both large and complex in nature, spanning multiple utility disciplines (water & waste water, and HV/LV) and of a smaller scope and complexity, aligned in the delivery of the Capital Investment Plan. The projects will be delivered in a live operational environment and will require a collaborative approach to be adopted between the Project Manager, Framework Consultants/Contractors, Construction Contractors, operational teams and multiple stakeholders

The purpose of this job is to ensure that the projects are successfully managed through their complete life cycle, have a solid strategic objective, scope, commercial/procurement plans and suitable resource plans, which are developed in a collaborative manner across stakeholder groups. Effective collaboration with supply chain and other stakeholders and technical competence in the design and build process are essential.

You will be service minded and have a strong customer focus, being at the forefront of customer service delivery, both internally and externally. This role forms part of a wider team focusing on the delivery of the Capital Investment Plan and operates within the Engineering Department.

To apply, you should possess the following:

• Ideally hold a BSc/BEng or above in appropriate related technical discipline (Infrastructure/Civils/Civils bias MEICA) or equivalent
• Project Management Qualification from APM (APM PMQ) or alternative relevant professional organisation or demonstrable project management experience and a willingness to progress towards MAPM and the APM PMQ
• Proven recent experience (minimum of three years) of managing and delivering utility based infrastructure projects from inception through to feasibility, design and implementation to project completion/handover, utilising the NEC3 and/or NEC4 suite of contracts
• Ideally you will have a proven track record in: working collaboratively with Contractors, Consultants and other Stakeholders; producing NEC contract documents and ITT packs including the project Scope, Works and Site Information for subsequent Tender; fulfilling the role of the Project Manager as defined under the NEC suite of contracts – Self managing multiple construction projects simultaneously; producing work/product/cost breakdown structures and maintaining project programmes; the ability to review and understand CAD drawings and technical specifications
• Demonstrable understanding of CDM2015 regulations and relevant Health & Safety legislation
• Demonstrable knowledge in relation to at least one primary utility discipline and relevant current knowledge of the appropriate technical/industry standards
• Good user skills in MS Office 365 and MS Project
• Full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle

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