Job Description
Job title: Project Manager (Water)
Type: Contract
Salary: Dependent on experience, skills and location
An introduction to our unique company…
Waterman Aspen welcomes engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest infrastructure projects or in delivering professional services across the UK. We specialise in secondment services, providing the right people, with the right skills for the job, at the right time. Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies and construction companies.
We take pride in supporting our colleagues throughout their careers. We’re a people-centric organisation, placing mutual respect and dignity in the highest regard. This is reflected in our approach to issues such as mental health and wellbeing, family friendly policies, social value, and net zero. We’re a Disability Confident Employer and an accredited Real Living Wage Employer.
We have big ambitions for the future, and we’d love for you to be part of it.
Your career with Waterman Aspen…
You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as a Project Manager (Water)
will see you as a key member of the Scotland team and you can expect:
A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
Further exposure to your chosen industry - increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
Regular social events and volunteering opportunities
Skills and experience required…
Educated to Diploma/Degree level or equivalent experience in relevant discipline.
Evidence of continuing professional development
Ideally an accredited project manager - NEC, ECC or in the process of working toward accreditation
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook with Excel to advanced level of proficiency
Ensure appropriate stages of project(s) comply with Management of Contractors Direction. Ensure that all parties are aware of obligations under Construction Design Management (CDM) Regulations 2015.
Develop project budget proposals, cost plan and the cash flow and where appropriate work in conjunction with the Finance team. Ensure that the plan is constantly updated and reflects changes in the project.
Facilitate project meetings, prepare minutes taken and produce regular reports on all aspects of the project including budget, cost reporting, programme and progress, risk, safety and quality issues etc.
Monitor performance of project suppliers (internal and external) in the deliverables of the project and their compliance with specified requirements and health and safety. Report any concerns to the Contracts Manager.
Manage project risk using defined risk management systems. Escalate significant risk related issues to appropriate management.
Ensure that environmental and heritage issues are considered at all project phases in conjunction with the Sustainability team.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in similar role
Previous experience of working with Construction Professionals, Contractors and Engineering Consultants – in a Water/Canals environment.
Good communication skills
A full UK driving licence.