Our client is a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization, they are looking to recruit a high calibre Senior Project Manager for its Project & Programme Management Team in the Scotland ( Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen). The successful candidate will join an established team of project and programme management practitioners and will play a key role in implementing their strategy for growth in key market sectors across the Scotland and wider UK. Responsibilities: - Effective delivery of project management services in a client facing role. - Lead the management and execution of construction projects through the whole project life cycle, utilising best practice methodology. - Establish and build positive and collaborative relationships with all project stakeholders in accordance with the client's values. - Act as Client interface in providing service delivery, demonstrating your role as a key stakeholder and first point of contact. - Responsibility for the commercial success of projects placed under your control, including the effective and efficient management of project accounts, governance and resource requirements. - Ensuring service delivery compliance with the client's policies, toolkits, and standards. - Provide guidance, leadership and technical expertise to team members. - Work with colleagues to mentor, coordinate and support the development activities of junior team members. - Supporting the development of new business opportunities in line with business strategy and looking for market opportunities for new or repeat business. - Support the preparation of fee proposals and bid submissions. - Support senior colleagues on large scale complex projects.
Requirements
- Degree qualification (or equivalent) preferably in a construction related discipline. - A member of a recognised professional institute (MRICS, CIOB, MAPM or equivalent) or actively working towards accreditation. - A positive, collaborative, and innovative approach able to work on your own initiative. - Experience of building positive Client relationships and business networks. - Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams & delivering successful projects through a recognised project management methodology. - Sound technical project management knowledge demonstrating established experience and aptitude. - Experience of administering standard UK building contracts (NEC and JCT forms) and ability to advise on appropriate procurement routes. - Understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation relevant to the UK construction industry. - Committed to ongoing personal development. - A valid driving licences. Key Attributes: - Recent Client facing Project Management experience. - Experience within the Development, Property, Education or Public sectors is highly desirable but not essential. - A highly motivated and collaborative Project Management Practitioner experienced in delivering best practice Project Management methodology. - Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to proactively lead multi-disciplinary project teams. - The ability to articulate construction industry knowledge and technical excellence to Clients and colleagues desirable but not essential. - A keen desire to proactively support business development and growth.