Reading, UK / London, UK / Brighton, UK / Bristol, UK / Cambridge, UK
Country: United Kingdom
Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: Full Time
Market: Water
Overview of the role:
As Senior Project Manager, you will be leading and managing your own complex project or portfolio of projects on major water and environmental infrastructure schemes. This opportunity will enable you to shape the direction of our growing project management team in the South of England and be part of an organisation delivering nationally significant programmes of work for the benefit of communities across the UK. You will drive innovation of our service delivery and become a trusted member of our clients’ teams - often working in an integrated, collaborative environment with other experts from across Mott MacDonald and the industry.
What you will contribute to the team:
* Leads teams of professionals delivering major projects or portfolios of smaller projects.
* Responsible for managing senior level customer relationships.
* Monitors the performance of contractors and progress of projects to time, cost and stated quality and environmental standards.
* Effective management of health, safety and wellbeing of all those engaged on the project.
* Supports project development in the early stages of the project lifecycle with other technical and commercial disciplines.
* Accountable for the management of projects during the implementation and handover phases including managing contract requirements relating to design solutions, construction and commissioning.
* Be accountable for the expenditure, and the out turn cost for the project including authorisation through specified governance and change control processes.
* Ensure effective communication and interfaces with the supply chain and procurement functions.
* Active stakeholder management to clarify requirements and agree project objectives and priorities. Maintain stakeholder involvement in key decisions.
* Manage project risk effectively - take responsibility for the management of the project risk and opportunities and effective mitigation measures to reduce risk.
* Be responsible for the project programme. Work with multidisciplinary delivery teams to update the programme as required.
Required for position of Senior Project Manager:
* A degree or similar qualification in engineering or project management subject.
* A relevant professional qualification with the APM, PMI or RICS.
* Membership of the APM.
* Chartered (or working towards chartership) with a relevant chartered body eg. APM (ChPP), CIWEM, ICE, CIOB, RICS.
* Proven track record of delivery of projects in the construction industry in regulatory environments.
* Experience within the water or environment sectors.
* Strong financial awareness, commercial acumen and analytical skills.
* Good leadership and people management skills and an ability to build and develop high performing teams.
* Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
* Flexibility and adaptability to respond rapidly to unexpected events, and an ability to develop creative solutions to problems.
* Delivery of key targets and objectives within the limits of available resources.
* Proven track record of managing NEC contracts or similar contract arrangements.
* Cost, schedule, H&S, change and risk management skills.
Preferred but not essential:
* Experience of working in client organisation in a lead delivery role.
* NEC Project Manager Accreditation (3 or 4).
* Knowledge and experience of developing business cases including the five case model.
* Experience of working on flood risk management projects.
We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
About the business unit:
Mott MacDonald’s Advisory and Programme Delivery (APD) unit delivers both project, programme & commercial management (PPCM) services and advisory solutions across the built environment, defence, energy, water, environmental, transportation, health and care sectors.
Environment & water:
Our multidisciplinary experts help water, wastewater, and government organisations find sustainable, cost-effective solutions to the challenges of climate change, net-zero, water scarcity and environmental protection.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion:
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
Accessibility:
If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
Health and wellbeing:
* Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
* Health cash plan to support you with everyday health costs and treatments.
* A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program.
Financial wellbeing:
* We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
* Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary.
Lifestyle:
* A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays.
Learning and development:
* A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.
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