Job Purpose:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to lead and manage projects from initiation to completion. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to effectively coordinate cross-functional teams and engage with stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities:
The candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring that projects are completed successfully, on time, and within budget. The main responsibilities in the role of a Project Manager are as follows:
1. Project Planning: Develop detailed project plans that outline the objectives, timelines, resources, and budget required for a project.
2. Team Leadership: Lead and motivate project teams, assigning tasks and responsibilities to team members while fostering a collaborative environment.
3. Stakeholder Management: Identify and engage stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are understood and addressed throughout the project lifecycle.
4. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and issues that could impact project success, and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their effects.
5. Budget Management: Monitor project budgets, ensuring that expenditures are tracked and controlled, and that the project remains within financial constraints.
6. Progress Monitoring: Track project progress against milestones and deliverables, adjusting plans as necessary to keep the project on schedule.
7. Communication: Facilitate effective communication among team members, stakeholders, and senior management, providing regular updates on project status.
8. Quality Assurance: Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and align with project objectives and stakeholder expectations.
9. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, meeting notes, and lessons learned.
10. Post-Project Evaluation: Conduct post-project evaluations to assess project performance, gather feedback, and identify areas for improvement for future projects.
These responsibilities may vary depending on specific project requirements.
Candidate Specification:
Personal Attributes: The candidate will typically possess the following personal attributes that contribute to their effectiveness in leading projects:
* Leadership Skills: The ability to inspire and motivate team members, fostering a collaborative environment and be proficient in both verbal and written communication, ensuring clear and concise information exchange among stakeholders.
* Problem-Solving Skills: Capable of identifying issues quickly and developing practical solutions to overcome challenges and the flexibility to adjust plans and strategies in response to changing circumstances or project requirements.
* Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail to ensure that all aspects of the project are considered and executed accurately.
Technical Specification:
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years working as lead engineer in the Water & Wastewater industry on large project value from £500k to £5m.
Essential Qualifications:
* Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Qualification
* Experience in a design and build project delivery role within the water industry
* A focus on supporting and implementing continuous improvement
* Good communication skills
Desirable Qualifications:
* EUSR (Water Hygiene)
* SMSTS
* First Aid At Work (3 Days)
* NEC 3 knowledge and experience
Candidate will be required to travel to various sites across the UK at various intervals to ensure the projects are delivered successfully & on time.
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