Position: Small Works Manager
Location: Edinburgh
Role: Full Time, Site Based
Mitie have a brand new opportunity for a Small Works Manager join their team in Edinburgh!
Job Overview
As the Small Works Manager, you will be responsible for the successful planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure of all work you are responsible for. You will manage suppliers and liaise with the customer to ensure that all works are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This role requires strong leadership abilities, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills to manage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
The Small Works Manager is the leader and is responsible for all chargeable works throughout its lifecycle in which they are responsible for.
Main Duties
Planning and Initiation:
Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements.
Prepare and issue key project documentation, such as Project Briefs and Project Planning Documents.
Plan and participate in the review process to ensure governance.
Conduct risk assessments and develop risk management plans to mitigate potential issues.
Execution and Monitoring:
Lead and manage suppliers to deliver project outcomes according to the project plan.
Monitor progress and performance, ensuring that all tasks are completed on schedule and within budget.
Conduct regular site meetings and progress reviews with suppliers and the customer.
Customer and Stakeholder Communication:
Act as the primary point of contact for the customer throughout the work lifecycle, ensuring clear and timely communication.
Obtain necessary customer approvals at key project stages, including design development, construction, and closure.
Prepare and issue progress reports to customer and senior management, highlighting key achievements, risks, and issues.
Risk and Quality Management:
Populate and maintain project-specific risk, issue, and quality registers.
Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including CDM regulations and Health & Safety standards.
Implement quality assurance processes to ensure that project deliverables meet the required standards.
Financial Management:
Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring accurate tracking of costs and expenditures.
Assist in the preparation of final accounts and reconciliation processes.
Report on financial performance to senior management, identifying any variances and taking corrective actions as needed.
What we are looking for
Qualifications:
* Experience in a project management or coordination role, with a focus on projects with varying levels of risk, cost, time, and CDM complexity holding a recognised project qualification.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with customer, stakeholders, and team members.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
* Knowledge of CDM regulations and experience in ensuring compliance with health and safety standards holding SMSTS.