Project Manager – Utility Infrastructure - 1118
Job Reference: 1118
Job Location: Dover
Job Salary: Negotiable
Job Type: Permanent
Our Client in Dover is looking for Project Manager – Utility Infrastructure.
Benefits: 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), Private Health Care, Life assurance, Employee assistance programme, 3rd party discounts, benefit and reward platform.
In this role, you will manage a range of utility infrastructure projects, both large and complex in nature, and of a smaller scope and complexity. The projects will be delivered in the live operational company’s environment and will require a collaborative approach between the project manager, framework consultants/contractors, construction contractors, operational teams, and multiple stakeholders.
The purpose of this job is to ensure that the projects are successfully managed through their complete life cycle, have a solid strategic objective, scope, commercial/procurement plans, and suitable resource plans, developed in a collaborative manner across stakeholder groups. Effective collaboration with the supply chain and other stakeholders and technical competence in the design and build process are essential.
Project Manager – Utility Infrastructure Duties and Responsibilities:
* Drive the whole life cycle of projects, working with strategy and operational sponsors in the development of project strategic objectives and business benefits.
* Develop the overall project plan within the project delivery framework, including leading on governance gateway reviews and achieving budget approvals.
* Coordinate with respective stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure their requirements are captured and accommodated within the design scope.
* Ensure adherence to all legislation and good practice relating to project and design management activities for optimal scheme design outcomes that meet project objectives.
* Provide regular project updates and reports to various stakeholders in an understandable manner.
* Manage risks and notify at an early stage of any potential risks, ensuring mitigation actions have been identified and ownership assigned.
* Provide regular financial forecasts of spend against timelines on projects.
* Manage projects under the NEC suite of contracts, supported by Quantity Surveyor, Planning, and other commercial resources.
Project Manager – Utility Infrastructure Knowledge and Experience:
* Ideally a BSc/BEng (or above) in an appropriate related technical discipline (Infrastructure/Civils/MEICA) or equivalent qualification/experience.
* Project Management Qualification from APM or alternative relevant professional organization or demonstrable project management experience and a willingness to progress towards MAPM.
* Proven experience (minimum of 3 years) of managing and delivering utility infrastructure projects from inception through feasibility, design, and implementation to project completion utilizing the NEC suite of contracts, with a good knowledge of current legislation, technical standards, and specifications within one or more utility disciplines.
* A proven track record of managing projects through the complete project lifecycle from inception to completion (and handover), working collaboratively with Contractors, Consultants, and other stakeholders.
* Producing NEC contract documents and ITT packs including the project Scope, Works, and Site Information for subsequent Tender.
* Fulfilling the role of Project Manager as defined under the NEC suite of contracts.
* Managing a portfolio of construction projects, producing project budgets, and managing costs against budget.
* Producing work/product breakdown structures and maintaining project programmes using MS Project.
* Ability to review and understand CAD drawings and technical specifications.
* A demonstrable understanding of current CDM2015 Regulations and relevant Health & Safety Legislation.
* Good user skills in MS Office 365 and MS Project.
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