We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Project Manager, who will coordinate, manage and control design activities on multi-disciplinary commissions.
As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing activities on a range of Development related projects, where a number of the different PJA services are being provided (Highway Design, Development Infrastructure, Flood Risk and Drainage, Ground and Contaminated Land, Transport Planning, Ecology and BNG). Where necessary you will also be required to co-ordinate third-party consultants (Noise and Air Quality etc.).
The role
The role will include:
* Preparation of bid proposal documents for multi-disciplinary projects to confirm scope, costs and timeframes to the Client.
* The management of multi-disciplinary projects both from a technical and financial perspectives, in accordance with Client requirements, corporate and business policies, directives, guidance and procedures; ensuring successful delivery to agreed targets, e.g. programme, budget and quality.
* Design coordination and review of PJA outputs, in line with broader project requirements, involving collaboration and effective communication with the Client, wider project team and other stakeholders.
* Setting project objectives and defining tasks for the project team.
* Facilitating communication, co-ordination and information control and flow with the Client and within the project team, including any subcontractors and partners.
* Preparing and coordinating the project delivery programme and delivery plans; providing project reports on a regular basis to convey cost and delivery information in a timely manner, as required internally or externally.
* Applying quality assurance and document control practises throughout project delivery;
* Monitoring and reporting performance against programme, technical quality, financial and KPI targets.
* Identifying, escalating, and managing any matters that could pose a potential contractual / commercial risk to the business.
* Identifying necessary mitigation actions to prevent targets being missed, controlling change and managing effective change control processes.
* Undertaking invoicing and effective credit control for optimal cash flow (with the support of the finance team); comparing revenue with predicted costs and identifying issues and risks – at project set-up and regularly thereafter.
Our ideal candidate
Requirements:
* Degree qualified (or a relevant equivalent qualification) in either Project Management, or one of the Engineering disciplines offered by PJA.
* A minimum of ten years’ experience in a similar role, with demonstrable experience of working on design commissions for large land delivery projects.
* Strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills both verbal and written.
* Experience of managing medium and large sized design projects to time, cost and quality objectives.
Rewards and Benefits
As a member of the PJA team, you can expect:
* An attractive and modern working environment with good accessibility by all modes of transport
* Ongoing support, training and mentoring from senior professionals within the business with a real commitment from senior management towards personal and professional development
We also offer an attractive benefits package that includes:
* Competitive salary
* Hybrid Working (minimum 3 days in the office)
* 25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays and the ability to purchase additional days
* Option to participate in the Company Share Ownership scheme
* Private healthcare and access to a range of wellbeing services
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Techscheme
* Payment of professional subscription
* Membership of our group pension scheme
* Life Assurance
To find out more about what it’s like to work at PJA here.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.