Senior Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution
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The project:
We are now recruiting for a senior project manager to work with our strategic client in the energy sector supporting a major project in electricity transmission. The senior project manager role is an opportunity to be a part of our expansion and help us deliver distinctive value for our clients - by managing and delivering key projects and programmes on behalf of our clients. Specifically, we are seeking experienced candidates who can evidence their success in:
* Management of projects during pre-construction phases, in particular through optioneering, development, and consenting.
* Delivering client projects to time, cost, and quality requirements within regulated sectors.
* Management of health, safety, and environmental risks throughout the project lifecycle.
* Management and coordination of multi-disciplinary teams to achieve project outcomes.
This role is based in the Leeds regional office with travel throughout the UK, depending on the location of project sites.
You'll be responsible for:
* Managing programme, budget, and risks throughout the project lifecycle, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation and standards, and CDM regulations.
* Providing regular/monthly updates which include health, safety, and environmental performance, milestone and activity progress, risk and opportunity management, and financial performance.
* Developing projects during the early phases of the lifecycle, including the development, optioneering, and consenting stages, to ensure robust, innovative designs and deliverable programmes are in place.
* Management of the design stage, including review of the proposals for SHESQ management, project risks, deliverability, programme, and safety performance.
* Supporting the tendering process of projects pre-delivery, working with procurement and commercial teams to develop appropriate contracting strategies, and providing expert input to the production of Scope, Site, and Works Information.
* Management of project delivery, design, safety by design, commissioning, scheme closure, and post-completion requirements.
* Acting as the key interface between the project and both internal and external teams and stakeholders, maintaining and developing relationships.
* Managing and coordinating contractors and project teams, including the coordination and integration of projects across delivery interfaces, to successfully deliver projects to time, cost, and specification and with minimal disruption.
* Managing complex third-party issues, land, consents, grantors, public relations, and community stakeholders.
* Chairing monthly progress and cost review meetings and regularly attending weekly site meetings.
* Leading others effectively, giving clear direction and coaching and supporting others to reach their full potential.
* Persuading and influencing others successfully towards a desired course of action.
* Demonstrating a better perspective and exploring innovative approaches in pursuit of a better way.
* Presenting clearly and communicating effectively in a confident manner.
You'll need to have:
* Experience in electrical infrastructure projects.
* Experience in relevant legislation as applicable to complex projects.
* Good understanding of HS&E management systems and requirements.
* Experience in environmental management and control.
* Good understanding of technical documentation.
* Experience in the management of NEC contracts in project delivery.
* Knowledge of risk management processes for both schedule and cost analysis.
* Knowledge of project handover records.
* Experience in formal hazard review process.
* Understanding of procurement associated with complex projects.
You'll also have:
* Degree qualified with a minimum of five years' relevant regulated industry experience OR HNC/HND qualified with a minimum of seven years' relevant regulated industry experience.
* Member of a relevant professional institute.
* Recognised training or qualifications in health, safety, environmental (e.g., NEBOSH, SMSTS, or IOSH).
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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